ECON 7235A - Economics Dissertation (Part-time) Part 1
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ECON 7235A Course Economics Dissertation (Part-time) Part 1 Coordinating Unit Economics Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites Distinction average for other Masters courses Restrictions Economics Masters students only Assessment Thesis - approximately 6000 to 9000 words Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Florian Ploeckl
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
The purpose of the dissertation is to encourage students to undertake independent economic research and to foster research-related skills, which should benefit future study and employment.
On successful completion of this dissertation students will be able to:1 Demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of their research 2 Demonstrate the ability to initiate research and to formulate viable research questions 3 Demonstrate the capacity to design, conduct and report sustained and original research 4 Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and synthesize research-based and scholarly literature 5 Present research findings and argument in a suitably structured and sequenced thesis that conforms to protocols of academic presentation and research practice 6 Demonstrate the ability to critique literature and conduct analyses at a Masters level 最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1,4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2,3,4 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
5,6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
A bibliography must be included. Since different journals use different methods, it is necessary to choose one method and stick to it consistently. For some guidance concerning bibliographical methods, consult one or more of the references listed in the Barr Smith Library subject catalogue under the heading "Dissertation, Academic"; for example, Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Dissertations.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Unlike standard coursework, research is a relatively unstructured activity. Student must self pace and self monitor their own progress. One to one guidance is provided in supervision sessions. Regularity of supervision will be set in accordance with their supervisor. A regular schedule would be a meeting at least once every month.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The 最新糖心Vlog expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. This course together with the second part is 9 units, so 4.5 units per semester.Learning Activities Summary
- The student is to prepare a short proposal of the research area and central work of literature idea not later than one week before the beginning of the semester and submit this to the Course Co-ordinator.
- Approval to enrol must be obtained from the Program Co-ordinator before the semester starts. A supervisor will be assigned by the Course Co-ordinator once approval is granted.
- The student is to arrange a first meeting with their assigned supervisor within the first 2 weeks of semester. In this or a subsequent meeting the student and supervisor decide on a structure and sections of the dissertation.
- Students are expected to submit written drafts of each section to the supervisor. The supervisor is then expected to provide a constructive and critical assessment of the work submitted and make a note of the comments given.
- For each section of the dissertation, the supervisor is expected to read and comment on the section once. The student is then expected to revise these sections, and submit the combined work as the final version to the supervisor.
- Upon receiving the final version of the dissertation, assessing the content, and the decision of the final mark, the supervisor is expected to provide direct feedback on the student’s work – including the strengths and weaknesses of the dissertation.
- Throughout the semester students are encouraged to attend the Monday's Thesis Workshops and the Friday's Seminar.
Specific Course Requirements
The dissertation takes the form of a comprehensive literature review and contains a critical assessment of the relevant literature of the selected topic. The student might suggest one paper (either a journal article or a working paper), book, policy issue or other suitable object whose in-depth, critical assessment will form the central core of the dissertation. To write this critical assessment, students need to carry out background reading, review references listed in the material and identify other related works. The student is expected to clearly locate the specific object being examined within the larger body of literature, as well as demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and/or empirical material utilized, provide a critical assessment and discuss research or policy implications.
Topics for Dissertation:
Students are responsible for proposing the topic of the dissertation, although they are encouraged to discuss their area of interest and ideas for a selection of the main work with the Program Coordinator or relevant faculty members. Students have to formally submit a proposal not later than one week before the semester to the Program Coordinator, who then assists with the identification of a suitable advisor. Approval by the Program Coordinator and supervisor has be granted before the start of the semester. -
Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
This is part one of a two-course sequence, so no separate assessment will take place in this part. The complete sequence will be assessed by a Final dissertation paper (100%)Assessment Detail
The standard of English expression is expected to be high. Students may wish to consult references listed in the subject catalogue of the Barr Smith Library under the heading "Style, Literary". While supervisors will offer reasonable assistance, the writing of a dissertation is the student’s task and students must not expect the supervisor to convert careless or poor prose into good English.Submission
This is part one of a two-course sequence, so no separate submission will take place in this part.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
NOG (No Grade Associated) Grade Description CN Continuing Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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