PGST9.100 – Special Topic II
Module code
PGST9.100
Module title
Special Topic II
Prescription
The aim of this course is to further develop students' knowledge, skills and techniques related to research and problem solving gained throughout the programme, and to support them in applying these in an in-depth study addressing an existing or emerging problem or issue in their discipline or industry.
Programmes
- HB4037
- HB4082
NZQA Level
Level 9
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Identifying a problem or issue in a particular discipline or industry
- Focused critical review of relevant literature and other information sources
- Interpreting, analysing and synthesising data and/or information
- Identifying potential solutions
- Selection of a solution based on critical analysis of the literature and problem solving
- Reporting on research - Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Critically evaluate literature and information from other sources relevant to a problem or issue.
LO2: Plan and conduct a study to address a problem or issue identified in their discipline or industry.
LO3: Independently interpret, analyse and synthesise data and/or information in order to address a problem or issue.
LO4: Present research findings in a scholarly manner. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- - Regular supervisor-student interaction
- Self-directed study/research supported by research supervision
- Guided independent learning - Learning and Teaching Resource
- - Supervisor
- Library including online resources
