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Location: Hobart

Introduction

In this unit you will be provided with experience in developing a literature review - a critical research skill. You will be taught how to critically search, analyse and synthesise available literature to propose new ideas. This skill is essential if you wish to continue in a research career but also highly transferable to many other scientific and non-scientific work areas. You 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. You will demonstrate your capacity to synthesise a sound understanding of the relevant literature by writing clearly and concisely in an academic manner. It is intended that where possible you will align the literature review from this unit with your Masters research project (if being completed) thereby providing research background in your chosen topic that can be directly incorporated into your final thesis.

Summary

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

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

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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 journal

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
010907 $2,470.00 $2,470.00 not applicable
  • 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

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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 Seminar, weekly, for first 6 weeks of semester 
  • 1 x 60 minute Tutorial, weekly, throughout semester 
  • Delivered on-campus (IMAS Salamanca) 
AssessmentLiterature review topic outline (10%)|Pre-submission of a draft and review matrix (20%)|Major Literature Review (70%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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