ENVS9890A Major Research Topic (4.5/27 Units)

Associate Professor Graziela Miot da Silva

2017

4.5

1 27 units of topics
2 ^ 1 of ENVS7720, STEM8001
3 Admission into MSCGH-Master of Science (Groundwater Hydrology)
3a Admission into MSCWRM-Master of Science (Water Resources Management)
3b Admission into MEH-Master of Environmental Health
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2 and (3 or 3a or 3b))

1 of EASC9760A, EASC9760B, EASC9760C, ENVS9700A, ENVS9700B, ENVS9730A, ENVS9730B, ENVS9730C, ENVS9730D, ENVS9730E, ENVS9730F, ENVS9730G, ENVS9740A, ENVS9740B, ENVS9740C, ENVS9740D, ENVS9740E, ENVS9740F, ENVS9750A, ENVS9750B, ENVS9750C, ENVS9750D, ENVS9750E, ENVS9750F, ENVS9770A, ENVS9770B, ENVS9770C, ENVS9870, ENVS9871, PPHR9700A, PPHR9700B, PPHR9720A, PPHR9720B, PPHR9720C, PPHR9720D has been successfully completed

The topic requires students to define a research question, collect and evaluate information and provide a final research product (generally a written thesis of 15,000-22,000 words) of the results placing the findings in the context of scholarly understanding on the topic. The research topic is to be chosen and conducted under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

For students to undertake a research project in an area relevant to the environment
To develop a project proposal, fulfil research ethics requirements, undertake research and write up research as a thesis
Communicate the outcomes of their research (both in writing and as a presentation)

At the completion of this topic, students are expected to be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to prepare a research proposal relevant to the environment in collaboration with an internal supervisor (and external agencies if relevant)
Demonstrate the ability to critically review existing literature in that area
Demonstrate the ability to investigate an area relevant to environmental research and interpret the results arising from the research
Communicate, through an oral viva and a research product, the research methods, results and be able to discuss them in their wider context

Key dates and timetable

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