92812 Project

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Subject level:

Postgraduate

Handbook description

This project aims at the completion of a supervised but independent development of a topic in an extended piece of written work of 8000-10,000 words (excluding references, appendices and tables). This extended piece of work may take a variety of forms, for example, a long essay, clinical practice guidelines, or development and evaluation of an education program.

Subject objectives/outcomes

The project is a supervised but independent development of a topic in an extended piece of written work. This extended piece of work is generally either: a critical review of literature in relation to a defined topic, a data analysis, or an extension of a work-based project. The Project may be taken as a 6-credit or 12-credit subject with varying expectations in terms of the grounding in the literature, complexity of topic chosen, and the word length of the paper. When choosing your topic, its suitability relative to these varying expectations should be discussed with your supervisor. For examples and further details, candidates should contact the Project Co-ordinator.

To successfully complete the Project requirements, students will:
1. need to develop an initial plan that represents the overall approach to their project and indicates a broadly coherent procedure for bringing the work to completion.
2. be required to develop a sustained argument based on a critical evaluation of literature or evidence, and to present this in an elaborated academic format – whether this be a conventional text, an extensive data analysis, or a synthesis of critical elements.
3. need to demonstrate an acquaintance with a broad range of relevant literature including, if appropriate, material beyond their original discipline.
4. be required to demonstrate a high level of resolved discussion of the chosen topic (including ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise material), or an appropriately sophisticated level of analysis of the data

Other resources

http://www.nmh.uts.edu.au/students/current/documents-policies/health-study-manual.pdf