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ZOOL495 Master's Thesis Preparation

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.

ZOOL 495 is a paper on preparation for carrying out a research project in which students use their own research topic to fulfil the requirements for assessment. The objective of this paper is to provide students with training in the art of preparing, writing and communicating research proposals and research progress, as well as reviewing the literature in their own field.

Paper title Master's Thesis Preparation
Paper code ZOOL495
Subject Zoology
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (10 July 2023 - 21 June 2024) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (1 December 2023 - 30 October 2024) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $3,309.34
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to
MSc
Notes
Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 12 to 13 hours of work per week.
Contact
zoology@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Convener: Dr Stephanie Godfrey

Paper Structure

Four internal assignments spaced throughout the year.

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

The objective of this paper is to provide students with training in the art of preparing, writing and communicating research proposals and reseach progress, as well as in reviewing the literature in their field.

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Timetable

Full Year

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

1st Non standard period (10 July 2023 - 21 June 2024)

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

2nd Non standard period (1 December 2023 - 30 October 2024)

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