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Unit Overview

Description

This unit provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience of ecotourism research under expert supervision. Students are able to demonstrate their skills in topic selection, in investigating the background context of their chosen project, in research design and implementation, in analysis, reporting writing and oral presentation. Students also prepare an application for human ethics approval to conduct research. The unit culminates in the submission of a literature review, a human ethics application and a scientific paper suitable for submission to a peer reviewed journal.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1AlbanyFace to face
Semester 2AlbanyFace to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) conduct a literature review on a specific topic in ecotourism, demonstrating the ability to critically analyse and correctly reference the work of others; (2) understand the legal and ethical issues that are likely to be encountered when carrying out a project in the field of ecotourism; (3) plan and execute a research project in the field of ecotourism; (4) collect, record, analyse and critically interpret scientific data derived from their research project; and (5) write up work in the form of a high quality scientific paper suitable for submission to a peer reviewed journal.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: ongoing assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Barbara Cook
Unit rules
Prerequisites
enrolment in
the Master of Ecotourism (73510)
Advisable prior study
ENVT5506 Core Principles of Ecotourism.
ENVT5507 Ecotourism in Practice.
ENVT5505 Biodiversity and Landscapes
Contact hours
regular (usually weekly) contact with supervisor
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.