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School of Demography · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course provides students with the opportunity to work closely with a faculty member in the School of Demography on a research project in a field of interest. Students will develop real-world research skills and an understanding of how demographic research is conducted. The project, which is to be negotiated with a supervisor, will most often be related to current work by the faculty member, providing the student with the opportunity to join the research team. The student will participate in a discrete element of the broader project.
Research paper (4000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Preliminary research group presentation (15 minutes)
Learning outcomes 1, 4
Participation in research team (continuous assessment by supervisor)
Learning outcomes 5
Final research group presentation (20 minutes)
Learning outcomes 1, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 12 hours of supervisor meetings; b) 8 hours of research group meetings; and c) 110 hours of independent student research, reading, and writing. Work Integrated Learning Placements Industry placement - working with a supervisor on an existing research project. Other Information Enrolment in the course requires: 1) Agreement of a supervisor; and 2) Agreement of the course convener.
Readings are chosen by the project supervisor in consultation with the student.