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Research School of Earth Sciences · ANU College of Science and Medicine
The course is an earth science focussed research project under the supervision of a researcher at ANU or at an affiliated research institute. The research project consists of data gathering using appropriate state-of-the-art techniques and evaluation and interpretation of the data in the context of relevant theory and concepts. Students identify a supervisor for their project after discussion with the program convenor.
Written Research Proposal
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Seminar Presentation
Learning outcomes 4, 5
Written Report
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
This is a variable unit course. Students can work on a single 12 unit project over a single semester or two consecutive semesters. Alternatively, students can work on a 6 unit project in a single semester with the requirement of completing two such projects during their program. Approximately 130 hours (per 6 units of enrolment) of total student learning time made up of independent student research, reading and writing. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with their supervisor and attend all supervisory meetings. Other Information Students must agree on a project with a supervisor and the program convenor before enrolling in this course.
B. Kennett (2014). Planning and Managing Scientific Research: A guide for the beginning researcher. ANU Press, doi:10.22459/PMSR.03.2014. Preliminary Reading Students will be provided with project-specific reading by their supervisor.