Research Paper
Unit code: HES6198
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Contact hours | 12 hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | PG: 50 CP UG: HES5108 |
| Corequisites | HES7605 or |
Related course(s)
A unit of study in the
Aims and objectives
On successful completion of this unit the student should be able to:
- Develop skills in planning and executing an innovative project
- Undertake a major project and complete the task satisfactorily within time and budget
- Develop an understanding of the processes of research
- Develop advanced skills in literature review, report writing and oral presentation
- Demonstrate project management skills
Teaching methods
On campus lectures,
Oral presentations,
Supervised reading and individual consultation as required
Generic skills outcomes
The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce students who:
- are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- operate effectively in work and community situations
- are adaptable and manage change
- are aware of environments in which they will be contributing
- are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace, or community
- ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- have in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
- ability to understand problem identification, formulation and solution
- ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
Content
Students may select a project from a list prepared by academic staff, or may suggest their own topic based on individual interest. The project may take various forms involving technology research and development, computer analysis, industry liaison and business skills. Students are expected to conduct literature and state-of-the-art surveys, formulate and define problems and develop solutions and recommendations. Projects are undertaken under supervision of staff members and total student time spent on the project is expected to be a minimum of 160 hours.
References
Anderson, J & Poole, M, Assignment and Thesis Writing, 3rd edn, Jacaranda Wiley, Brisbane, 1998.
Beach, DP, Alavagar, TKE, Handbook for Scientific and Technical Research, Prentice Hall, 1992.
Beach, DP, Alavagar, TKE, Handbook for Scientific and Technical Research, Prentice Hall, 1992.
