This unit provides a foundation for the NEBS Honours year and masters courses. In this unit, students will commence the planning process for their research project, conduct and write-up a preliminary version of their literature review, develop a conceptual framework for their project, flesh out their intended methodological approach(es) and procedures, including managing the ethics approval process, and construct a project management timeline for managing the research project through to submission. Students will work closely with their supervisor to scope and design an appropriate research thesis or dissertation project.