11245 (v.2) Horticultural Honours Project 402

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

8.0

Fieldwork:

1 x 8 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

11244 (v.3) Horticultural Honours Project 401 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Under the guidance of a supervisor, fully plan and implement the research project initiated in Agricultural Honours Project 401. Analyse results and prepare a written report on the research project.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Clearly defined the underlying problem for their project; Competently reviewed a research article; Written a clear and comprehensive literature review for their project; Written a clear and comprehensive dissertation. Enhanced their skills as reflective learners. Delivered verbal presentations that were clear, concise and informative.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Anderson, J. and Poole, M., (1994). Thesis and Assignment Writing, 2nd ed, Brisbane, Jacaranda Wiley Ltd. Bouma, G.D., (1996). The Research Process, 3rd ed, Melbourne, Oxford University Press. Kumar, R., (1996). Research Methodology: A Step-by-Step Guidefor Beginners, Melbourne, Longman. Lingsay, D., (1994). A Guide to Scientific Writing, 2nd ed, Melbourne, Longman.

Unit Texts:

Leedy, P.D., (1997). Practical Research: Planning and Design, 6th ed, New Jersey, Prentice Hall.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Seminar Presentation 10%, Dissertation 90%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y