Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | A guided independent study of an approved topic presented either as a minor research project on an approved topic related to oenology or a literature review directed towards an oenological problem. The application of experimental design, survey techniques, systems analysis or statistics analysis or other quantitative or qualitative methods will be required. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated understanding of the theoretical aspects and conceptual basis of basic research techniques including literature review, research design and analysis. Demonstrated understanding of the appropriate application of various research design techniques and be able to apply them data analysis of scientific and agribusiness management problems. Presented a research report of appropriate academic merit. |
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 Guide for 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: | Final report 85%, Research seminar 15%. 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: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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