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Special Study Unit 1: Research Preparation

Postgraduate | MAQ-ENGX8090 | 2021

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
18 weeks

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Special Study Unit 1: Research Preparation

About this subject

  • On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to

    1. Devise a research question relating to literature or creative writing.
    2. Locate and appropriately document scholarly research relevant to the topic.
    3. Use advanced critical thinking and writing skills to produce a finished work of critical research.
    4. Communicate the value and significance of the research.
    5. Appraise and evaluate the scholarly field and research culture within which the research is situated.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Others

Permission by special approval and admission to Master of Creative Writing.
NCCW (pre-2020 units) LIT809

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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