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    Overview

    Preparation of a thesis proposal/preliminary thesis research. Normally taken by students in the papers year for a Master’s degree by papers and thesis.

    In this paper students gain valuable experience in planning and designing their master's research project.

    About this paper

    Paper title Master's Thesis Preparation
    Subject Botany
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 11 June 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (25 November 2024 - 31 October 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,401.99
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MSc
    Notes
    Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 12 to 13 hours of work per week.
    Contact
    botany@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Academic staff (varies) and guest lecturers.

    Paper Structure
    • Attendance at Botany seminars
    • Literature review
    • Oral presentation
    • Project proposal
    Teaching Arrangements

    Tutorials, seminars and self-directed learning.

    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Students will gain an appreciation of research methods and practice and a broad appreciation of current topics in botanical research.

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 11 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (25 November 2024 - 31 October 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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