LLH479 Research Thesis Extension
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| Unit code: | LLH479 |
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| Credit points: | 24 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | LLH479 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 24 |
| Pre-requisite: | LLH302 |
| Coordinator: | Kieran Tranter | k.tranter@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit will develop students' independent research and writing skills. It is for students considering a future career conducting research and managing research projects in public, community and private enterprises. The unit culminates with the production of a 10 000 word thesis. Completion of the thesis (and award of a 1 or 2A Honours) will be a strong basis for a competitive entry and scholarship application into Australian and overseas PhD programs.
This unit builds upon the research and writing skills and experiences in the earlier honours courses, by applying the knowledge and experience to a supervised research project.
Research topics will be nominated by supervisors. You will need to enrol in this unit in order to apply for a research project. However, your enrolment does not guarantee that you will be allocated to a research project and will be able to undertake this unit. Projects will be allocated by the end of week 1.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate law, legal institutions and practice to propose creative solutions to complex and dynamic problems (CLOs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3).
- Plan, develop and complete a research project using suitable research design, research methods and digital literacy skills (CLOs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3).
- Communicate findings and evaluation in a sophisticated manner cohering to the standards of academic discourse (CLO 4.1, 4.2).
Content
This unit consists of the following topics:
- The Australian and International research environment
- Human research ethics and data management
- Writing for love or money
- How to get published
- Getting paid to research
Learning Approaches
You will be supported and guided through the process of independent research and writing though completion of a thesis.
The primary learning approach involves direct supervision of the research project, including its design, methods, literature and writing.
In addition, students will be supported through regular online workshops with the unit coordinator. The workshops address a key identified problem with independent research students – feelings of disconnect and isolation from the University community and from other research students during their candidature. At the workshops three activities will take place.
- Discussion of the topic for the week.
- Self-reporting by students of progress and roadblocks.
- Individualised and collective strategizing and problem solving around roadblocks.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms.
- Oral and written feedback on drafts by supervisor and unit coordinator;
- Group discussions in the workshops;
- The independent examiners' written reports.
Assessment
Overview
In this unit, students are graded on a scale of one to seven.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Proposal and Literature Review
The Proposal and Literature Review sets out the Background to the Research Question, the Method/Methodology/Data-set (depending on the type of project), a Review of Relevant Literature, and a Preliminary Bibliography.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final Thesis
The thesis will demonstrate a high quality contribution to knowledge. The thesis will be independently marked for by two examiners, identified by the supervisor and unit coordinator, who are experienced with the topic and/or methods of the thesis.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
No special resources are anticipated.
Risk Assessment Statement
This course is an on campus research course. It is low risk. If a student undertakes a project that requires off-campus research or data gathering, risk and mitigation will be dealt with in the Human Research Ethics application and associated procedure for off-campus research permission.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.LW36 Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Using legal reasoning and critical thinking in applying law to legal problems and providing legal advice
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Thinking creatively to resolve disputes and address clients’ needs, taking into account legal and non-legal considerations
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Applying critical perspectives, including theoretical, technological, cultural and social perspectives, to evaluate law and policy
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Selecting and using contemporary technologies to effectively search, organise and use information
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Selecting and applying appropriate research methods
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Planning and executing a research project and presenting findings and recommendations
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Knowing and using academic and legal writing conventions and communicating clearly, concisely and persuasively in written forms
Relates to: ULO3, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Using effective oral, visual and other professional communication in diverse contexts
Relates to: ULO3, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis
LW37 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry)
- Using legal reasoning and critical thinking in applying law to legal problems and providing legal advice
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Thinking creatively to resolve disputes and address clients’ needs, taking into account legal and non-legal considerations
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Applying critical perspectives, including theoretical, technological, cultural and social perspectives, to evaluate law and policy
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Selecting and using contemporary technologies to effectively search, organise and use information
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Selecting and applying appropriate research methods
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Planning and executing a research project and presenting findings and recommendations
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Knowing and using academic and legal writing conventions and communicating clearly, concisely and persuasively in written forms
Relates to: ULO3, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Using effective oral, visual and other professional communication in diverse contexts
Relates to: ULO3, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Online
| Unit code: | LLH479 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 24 |
| Pre-requisite: | LLH302 |
Overview
This unit will develop students' independent research and writing skills. It is for students considering a future career conducting research and managing research projects in public, community and private enterprises. The unit culminates with the production of a 10 000 word thesis. Completion of the thesis (and award of a 1 or 2A Honours) will be a strong basis for a competitive entry and scholarship application into Australian and overseas PhD programs.
This unit builds upon the research and writing skills and experiences in the earlier honours courses, by applying the knowledge and experience to a supervised research project.
Research topics will be nominated by supervisors. You will need to enrol in this unit in order to apply for a research project. However, your enrolment does not guarantee that you will be allocated to a research project and will be able to undertake this unit. Projects will be allocated by the end of week 1.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate law, legal institutions and practice to propose creative solutions to complex and dynamic problems (CLOs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3).
- Plan, develop and complete a research project using suitable research design, research methods and digital literacy skills (CLOs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3).
- Communicate findings and evaluation in a sophisticated manner cohering to the standards of academic discourse (CLO 4.1, 4.2).
Content
This unit consists of the following topics:
- The Australian and International research environment
- Human research ethics and data management
- Writing for love or money
- How to get published
- Getting paid to research
Learning Approaches
You will be supported and guided through the process of independent research and writing though completion of a thesis.
The primary learning approach involves direct supervision of the research project, including its design, methods, literature and writing.
In addition, students will be supported through regular online workshops with the unit coordinator. The workshops address a key identified problem with independent research students – feelings of disconnect and isolation from the University community and from other research students during their candidature. At the workshops three activities will take place.
- Discussion of the topic for the week.
- Self-reporting by students of progress and roadblocks.
- Individualised and collective strategizing and problem solving around roadblocks.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms.
- Oral and written feedback on drafts by supervisor and unit coordinator;
- Group discussions in the workshops;
- The independent examiners' written reports.
Assessment
Overview
In this unit, students are graded on a scale of one to seven.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Proposal and Literature Review
The Proposal and Literature Review sets out the Background to the Research Question, the Method/Methodology/Data-set (depending on the type of project), a Review of Relevant Literature, and a Preliminary Bibliography.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final Thesis
The thesis will demonstrate a high quality contribution to knowledge. The thesis will be independently marked for by two examiners, identified by the supervisor and unit coordinator, who are experienced with the topic and/or methods of the thesis.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
No special resources are anticipated.
Risk Assessment Statement
This course is an on campus research course. It is low risk. If a student undertakes a project that requires off-campus research or data gathering, risk and mitigation will be dealt with in the Human Research Ethics application and associated procedure for off-campus research permission.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.LW36 Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Using legal reasoning and critical thinking in applying law to legal problems and providing legal advice
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Thinking creatively to resolve disputes and address clients’ needs, taking into account legal and non-legal considerations
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Applying critical perspectives, including theoretical, technological, cultural and social perspectives, to evaluate law and policy
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Selecting and using contemporary technologies to effectively search, organise and use information
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Selecting and applying appropriate research methods
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Planning and executing a research project and presenting findings and recommendations
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Knowing and using academic and legal writing conventions and communicating clearly, concisely and persuasively in written forms
Relates to: ULO3, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Using effective oral, visual and other professional communication in diverse contexts
Relates to: ULO3, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis
LW37 Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry)
- Using legal reasoning and critical thinking in applying law to legal problems and providing legal advice
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Thinking creatively to resolve disputes and address clients’ needs, taking into account legal and non-legal considerations
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Applying critical perspectives, including theoretical, technological, cultural and social perspectives, to evaluate law and policy
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Selecting and using contemporary technologies to effectively search, organise and use information
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Selecting and applying appropriate research methods
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Planning and executing a research project and presenting findings and recommendations
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Knowing and using academic and legal writing conventions and communicating clearly, concisely and persuasively in written forms
Relates to: ULO3, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis - Using effective oral, visual and other professional communication in diverse contexts
Relates to: ULO3, Proposal and Literature Review, Final Thesis