Honours Project Part B
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
Admission to the Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
02-November-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 |
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.