Courses & Units
Honours Project Planning & Development EPF410
Launceston
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Introduction
Students selected into one of the following: Faculty of Education Honours courses, B.Ed(Hons), B.Ed (Primary)(Hons), B.Ed (Early Childhood) (Hons) course will undertake this unit.
This unit aims to prepare and assist students in developing the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to undertake a substantial sustained piece of educational research. Students who complete this unit successfully will have: developed a thorough and detailed research proposal that outlines the research problem, provides an argument supported by relevant substantive theory, and details the research design; obtained ethical clearance from the relevant committees and authorities to undertake the research; developed a substantial and critical literature review that provides a coherent argument that supports the research investigation; planned data generation and data analysis relevant to the research design; planned and commenced the presentation of a substantial written report.
Summary
| Unit name | Honours Project Planning & Development |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EPF410 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Kira Patterson |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- identify, locate and retrieve information from a range of sources to produce a thorough and critical literature review that demonstrates a breadth and depth of knowledge of the phenomenon/issue of investigation
- explain a range of research methods and techniques and justify the choice of methods in the context of the phenomenon/issue of investigation
- choose data analysis techniques appropriate for quantitative and/or qualitative data and be able to apply these appropriately in the context of undertaking a specific project
- recognise and explain a range of ethical issues that arise in undertaking research in the social sciences, and the appropriate ways of addressing these within a research context
- present verbal and written reports of research to academic and professional audiences
- plan a piece of sustained scholarly research work and compile specific sections of the work within set timeframes
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 070101 | $493.00 | $493.00 | not applicable | $2,108.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
ESP318Teaching
| Assessment | Plan (45%)|Research Paper (55%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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