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SJD700 SJD Major Dissertation

Credit Points 114
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Research Period 1 Off Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Research Period 2 Off Campus A- Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites completion of SJD coursework component
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Brian Simpson (brian.simpson@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is designed to provide students with the opportunity to complete a dissertation for a Doctor of Judicial Science degree.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Dissertation 100% 70-80,000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-2, 4-6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate applied research skills;
  2. demonstrate high level written communication skills; and
  3. research and formulate a critical argument in support of a major dissertation.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will be able to demonstrate a command of a significant body of knowledge based on the highest standards of academic scholarship. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms and present well-reasoned arguments 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Graduates will be able to critically evaluate information and the search process. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Graduates will be able to identify, evaluate, and implement personal learning strategies for lifelong personal and professional development. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Graduates will be able to collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving. 		True True True
   

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