Overview
A supervised independent study resulting in a piece of original work on a specific research question or an advanced critical analysis of existing, area-specific, literature and knowledge.
About this paper
| Paper title | Supervised Independent Study |
|---|---|
| Subject | Science |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (1 January 2026 - 26 June 2026)
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (1 January 2026 - 26 June 2026) (Distance learning) 2nd Non standard period (29 June 2026 - 25 December 2026) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (29 June 2026 - 25 December 2026) (Distance learning) 3rd Non standard period (1 January 2026 - 25 December 2026) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (1 January 2026 - 25 December 2026) (Distance learning) 4th Non standard period (1 July 2026 - 25 June 2027) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (1 July 2026 - 25 June 2027) (Distance learning) 5th Non standard period (9 November 2026 - 7 May 2027) (On campus) 5th Non standard period (9 November 2026 - 7 May 2027) (Distance learning) 6th Non standard period (2 November 2026 - 19 February 2027) (On campus) 6th Non standard period (2 November 2026 - 19 February 2027) (Distance learning) 7th Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 19 February 2027) (On campus) 8th Non standard period (29 June 2026 - 14 December 2026) (On campus) 9th Non standard period (1 January 2026 - 14 December 2026) (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $4,648.54 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- APPS 597
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Independent study with supervision by academic with appropriate expertise.
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Critical thinking, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Identify an appropriate research problem and plan and conduct an investigation on an advanced topic within one of the fields offered within the MAppSc degree
- Employ effective information search strategies
- Undertake a literature review that places the topic within a wider field of knowledge
- Critically analyse a body of knowledge relevant to the research problem
- Select, justify and apply appropriate research methods to the research problem
- Communicate information, arguments, analyses and outcomes