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Requisites

Pre-requisite: HSC8050 and HSC8060 and HSC8070 and Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: MOHH or MNSG

Other requisites

Prior to enrolling in HSC8080 Masters Project B students must have completed the following courses in the MNSG:
HSC8050 Research Methodology for the Human Sciences; HSC8060 Research Project Design and
HSC8070 Masters Project A

Rationale

An important outcome of Masters level study is that learners should be able to design and execute independent projects that consolidate, build upon and/or apply the capabilities developed through their program of study in their workplace. This course, taken at, or towards the end of the program, is part of a ‘capstone experience’ that enables students to synthesise the knowledge and skills developed in earlier courses of their program into an approved research project focused on a key aspect of their interest or specialisation. The independent project is commenced in HSC8070 and completed in HSC8080.

Synopsis

With guidance from a member of academic staff as supervisor, students will plan and design an independent [research or evaluation] project which relates to their overall program of study. This project was commenced in HSC8070 Masters Project A, and then completed in in this course. The project will lead to the preparation of a substantial written report presented at an appropriate scholarly standard. This course will operate on the basis of frequent individual consultation and feedback between the student and the staff member nominated as the study supervisor. Before enrolling in the course, students are advised to discuss their proposal with the course examiner who will allocate a supervisor for the project. Implementation of the project will be facilitated and critically reviewed through ongoing learner-supervisor interaction and negotiation.
NOTES:
1. This course is available through INTERNET DELIVERY ONLY. There are no print materials for this course.
2. For details of the technical requirements and accessing internet study materials please consult the following URL:www.uconnect.usq.edu.au

Objectives

Topics

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Reference materials

Student workload expectations

Assessment details

Important assessment information

1. Attendance requirements:
   
   There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course- related activities and administration.
   
   
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   
   To satisfactorily complete an assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. Refer to Statement 4 below for the requirements to receive a passing grade in this course.
   
   
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   
   Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4)
   
   
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the final item of assessment in the course.
   
   
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment item in the course.
   
   
6. Examination information:
   
   There is no examination in this course.
   
   
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   
   As there are no examinations there will be no Deferred or Supplementary examinations in this course.
   
   
8. ¾«¶«´«Ã½app Student Policies:
   
   Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene ¾«¶«´«Ã½app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
   
   

Assessment notes

1. The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
   
   
2. Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This should be sent to
   USQ within 24 hours of receipt of a request from the Examiner to do so.
   
   
3. The examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
   
   
4. This report may be in the format of a paper for publication in an approved academic or professional journal. Project reports must reflect mastery of the content of current literature and of knowledge and skills developed by the learner through this program of study. The Faculty will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile.
   
   
5. Students who have undertaken all of the required assessment in a course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of a course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non directed personal study.
   
   
6. APA style is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.
   
   

Other requirements

1. IT requirements
   Students should visit the USQ minimum computing standards to check that their computers are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for software.