Overview

This unit aims to develop the ability to undertake original scientific research as part of a research group. The student will identify all important steps that must be completed to reach their overall research goal, undertake background reading and a literature review. At the completion of the unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to define a scientific question, and have made progress towards the investigation of that question.

Requisites

Prerequisites
NPS40013 Honours Project Part B

Rule

Admission to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Equivalent units
NPS40009 Honours Project C
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-March-2025
01-June-2025
Last self-enrolment date
16-March-2025
Census date
31-March-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
24-April-2025
Results released date
08-July-2025

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Critically analyse a challenging, complex or multi-faceted problem, identify research questions, design and plan a research project
  • Generate innovative solutions and perspectives through the application of initiative, critical thinking, and judgement in understanding new concepts
  • Develop tailored presentations to engage diverse audiences with clarity and coherence
  • Execute a comprehensive and innovative research plan, demonstrating autonomy and preparedness for a higher research degree

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)

Specified Activities
Supervisor Meetings

 4.00 12 weeks 48
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning		 46.00 12 weeks 552
Total     600

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULOs
Portfolio Individual 100 % 1,2,3,4

Content

  • Defined by specific research project goals
  • Graduate Attribute – Communication Skills: Verbal communication 
  • Graduate Attribute – Communication Skills: Communicating using different media 
  • Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Technical literacy 

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.