Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 75.0 |
Contact Hours: | 20.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 15 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Guided independent study of a particular topic presented as a literature review directed towards the definition and evaluation of a viticultural problem or as a research project on a current viticultural issue. Presentation of a project proposal. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Defined the underlying problem for their project. Competently review a research article. Written a clear and comprehensive literature review for their project. Written a clear and comprehensive proposal. Delivered verbal presentations that are clear, concise and informative. |
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: | 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. Lindsay, 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Project proposal 90%, Seminar presentation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50301 Horticulture | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Margaret River Campus | Semester 1 | 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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