Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit provides training in the skills that are needed for music research, and for the successful completion of the research projects/dissertations which are undertaken in semester two. Training is offered in three areas: library information location and retrieval; music research methodologies; and academic writing. Students receive practical instruction in the use of different electronic databases and the evaluation of sources. They also learn the skills needed for writing in various research contexts.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 Online Online flexible - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) use library databases and online sources to locate existing research; (2) describe, evaluate and engage critically with music research methodologies; (3) demonstrate proficiency in academic writing; (4) demonstrate ability to undertake an extended piece of original academic research; and (5) present academic research.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) research processes; (2) presentation; and (3) a research portfolio. 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 Cecilia Sun
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Approval of the Unit Coordinator
and MUSC3341 Music, Society, and Ideas
or one level 3 Unit(s)Music History,
or Research,
or Musicology,
or Electronic Music- Co-requisites
- BH009 Bachelor of Music (Honours) BH001 Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Contact hours
- seminars and workshop: 2 hours per fortnight
- Note
- Online delivery of this unit is only offered in exceptional circumstances and requires pre-approval by the Unit Coordinator, and as applicable, the Graduate Research School.
- 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.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.