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SCLG6905: Independent Research Project
2024 unit information
Research and writing on an approved topic of the candidate's own choice, under the supervision of an academic member of staff. The form of written output can include a long essay, a journal article, a research or funding proposal or a range of industry relevant writing outputs including, for example, a shadow report or evaluation report. The output produced must demonstrate appropriate scholarly engagement. Department permission required.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Sociology and Criminology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. design, research and write a long essay which engages scholarly debates within a discipline or area study
- LO2. demonstrate capacity for thinking critically and constructively about major themes in a discipline or area study
- LO3. gather relevant data and analyse relevant debates
- LO4. demonstrate ability to work independently, to set and manage goals effectively and to manage time and output with an ability to problem-solve
- LO5. demonstrate ethical considerations that apply to research, with capacity to work with ethical and cultural competence.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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