15624 Local Government Research Practice
6cp; 1hpw, onlineRequisite(s): ((15604c Local Government Principles and Practice OR 49460 Local Government Management Principles and Practice 1) AND (15608c Organising and Managing in Local Government OR 49277 Corporate Planning and Management) AND 15623 Local Government Research Planning)
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Requisite elaboration/waiver:
15623 Local Government Research Planning
Research Capstone Project
Description
Having completed the preparatory steps for the research study in 15623 Research in a Local Government Context A, students work together with their research supervisor, who supports them in carrying out the reading, research and writing necessary to conduct original research and complete the dissertation.
Students are expected to gather and analyse the data collected and incorporate appropriate adjustments to their research design and literature review if necessary. The first assignment involves writing up a draft dissertation. The feedback received should then be incorporated into the final dissertation.
Typical availability
Spring
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