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Research Paper

Unit Code: HES6198




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

12 Weeks

12 hours

Hawthorn

PG: 50 CP

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the

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Aims & Objectives:

On successful completion of this unit the student should be able to:
  • Develop skills in planning and executing an innovative project
  • Undertake a major project and complete the task satisfactorily within time and budget
  • Develop an understanding of the processes of research
  • Develop advanced skills in literature review, report writing and oral presentation
  • Demonstrate project management skills

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Teaching Methods:

On campus lectures,
Oral presentations,
Supervised reading and individual consultation as required

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Assessment:

One 5,000 word research paper and
Oral presentation

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Generic Skills Outcomes:

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce students who:
  • are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • operate effectively in work and community situations
  • are adaptable and manage change
  • are aware of environments in which they will be contributing
  • are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
  • ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
  • have in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
  • ability to understand problem identification, formulation and solution
  • ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance

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Content:

Students may select a project from a list prepared by academic staff, or may suggest their own topic based on individual interest. The project may take various forms involving technology research and development, computer analysis, industry liaison and business skills. Students are expected to conduct literature and state-of-the-art surveys, formulate and define problems and develop solutions and recommendations. Projects are undertaken under supervision of staff members and total student time spent on the project is expected to be a minimum of 160 hours.

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References:

Anderson, J & Poole, M, Assignment and Thesis Writing, 3rd edn, Jacaranda Wiley, Brisbane, 1998.
Beach, DP, Alavagar, TKE, Handbook for Scientific and Technical Research, Prentice Hall, 1992.

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