Courses & Units

Literature Review KSM724

Introduction

This unit will provide students with experience in developing a literature review - a critical research skill. The student will use the scientific literature to
write a review that includes: relevant background on the research topic; good coverage of important literature and key concepts; a critical analysis of
current research in the field and potential future research directions. The student will demonstrate their capacity to synthesise a sound understanding
of the relevant literature by writing clearly and concisely in an academic manner. A student may align the literature review from this unit with their
Masters research project (if being completed) but that is not required and not always possible.

Summary

Unit name	Literature Review
Unit code	KSM724
Credit points	25
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Discipline	Ecology and Biodiversity
Coordinator	Doctor Madeleine Brasier
Delivered By	University of Tasmania

Availability

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Locate, collate, and synthesise published literature from the natural and/or social science fields of knowledge.
Develop skills and experience in literature research methods, tools, and analyses.
Critically evaluate and synthesise authoritative information to develop convincing, evidence-based arguments or perspectives
Write a scientific literature review at a standard acceptable for submission to a funding body or peer-reviewed journa

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
			not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KSA405, KSA726, KSM721, KSM722 and 4 specialisation units: KSM601, KSM606, KSM608, KSM609 (Fisheries Management) OR KSM610, KSM614, KSM716, KSM717 (Sustainable Aquaculture) OR JFA533, KSM703, KSM714, KSM715 (Governance and Policy) OR KSA714, KSM718, KSM719, KSM723 (Marine Biology)

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KSA702 Literature Review

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1 x 60 minute Lecture, weekly, for first 7 weeks of semester 1 x 60 minute Tutorial, weekly, throughout semester Delivered on-campus (IMAS Salamanca) and online
Assessment	Major Literature Review (60%)\|Literature review topic outline (10%)\|Progress report and two paper review (15%)\|Pre-submission of a draft, and an annotated bibliography (15%)
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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