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School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course will provide key training for thesis writing and research communication in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. Students will gain hands-on experience in essential components of the research writing process: planning a study and developing research questions; critically assessing and synthesising relevant literature; effectively structuring a thesis and organising content within sections; and using appropriate academic style and conventions. Students will also gain knowledge of research dissemination through presentations and publications for different audiences, and acquire practical skills in tools and techniques for research writing, such as advanced Word skills and the use of reference management software. By focusing on one topic area for the different pieces of assessment throughout the course, students will complete the course with a strong basis for their thesis, and will have had experience presenting their ideas to scholars outside their research area. Material submitted in this course may be incorporated into a student’s thesis.
Bibliography (10~25 items)
Learning outcomes 1, 4
Critical reflections (2~4 x 250-word entries)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
Preliminary thesis abstract and outline (1,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Draft thesis chapter (2~4,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
6-unit version of course: 130 hours of total student learning time made up from: 130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact, b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. 12-unit version of course: 260 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 24-36 hours of contact with instructor over 12 weeks b) 224-236 hours of independent student research, reading and writing (approximately 15-20 hours per week).
Readings will be specified via course page