This subject is the first half of the thesis component of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Adult Education for students studying full time. Students are required to undertake a 15,000–20,000-word thesis. The topic of the thesis is negotiated between the student, the Honours Coordinator and the preferred supervisor, and is approved by the Faculty Research Committee. Assessment is based on the definition of the research problem; critical review of the literature; data or information selection and analysis; cogency of argument; interpretation and assessment of findings and the quality of presentation.