Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Tutorial: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Development of English language skills within a research context focusing on the component parts of the research dissertation providing a range of discrete writing and language development tasks appropriate for research students. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the component parts of the candidacy proposal/research dissertation and the appropriate writing styles for each part. Communicated clearly in speaking and writing. Used an appropriate range of English language structures with an acceptable degree of accuracy in order to analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate the research work of others. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Madsen, D. (1992). Successful Dissertations and Theses (2nd ed). San Francisco, CA, Jossey-Bass. Watson, G. (1987). Writing a thesis - A Guide to Long Essays and Dissertations. Essex, UK, Longman. Winkler, A.C. and McCuen, J.R. (1989). Writing a Research Paper - A handbook (3rd ed). Florida, FlL, Harcourt Brace Jovanoviich. |
Unit Texts: | Lester, J.D. (1987). Writing research papers - A complete Guide (5th ed). Glenview, Ill, Scott, Foresman and Company. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Series of Assignments 100%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91500 Language and Literature (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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