Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 6
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Social Science School
The dissertation in museum studies provides students with the opportunity to apply and evaluate museum studies theory and research in a major research project.
The dissertation reports an original piece of research, grounded in knowledge of the theories and previous studies in the field, and presented in a manner consistent with research reporting in that field. The dissertation embodies a substantial amount of research on primary sources, or on scholarly and critical studies of such sources, or on both. In this context research can be defined as directly creating new knowledge, or locating and critically evaluating existing primary and secondary textual materials, or translating, editing, annotating, and/or analysing such materials, or engaging in any other appropriate scholarly project, provided that the student's original contribution can be clearly identified.
Students are expected toᅠarrange a supervisor, ideally with research specialisms relevant to their topic, themselves. The supervisor must have a degree higher thanᅠMasters level.
Once your supervisor is in place you can submit an Expression of Interest Form (School of Social Science - University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)) for Program Director approval.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
6 units of study from MMusmSt Core Courses and MMusmSt Program Electives
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
HHSS6000
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
MUSM7618, MUSM7628, MUSM7008, MUSM7018, MUSM7028
Restrictions
This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Museum Studies program.
Course contact
School enquiries
Level 3, Michie Building (09), St Lucia campus, The University of Queensland.
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The thesis reports an original piece of research, grounded in knowledge of the theories and previous studies in the field, and presented in a manner consistent with research reporting in that field. The thesis embodies a substantial amount of research on primary sources, or on scholarly and critical studies of such sources, or on both. In this context research can be defined as directly creating new knowledge, or locating and critically evaluating existing primary and secondary textual materials, or translating, editing, annotating, and/or analysing such materials, or engaging in any other appropriate scholarly project, provided that the student's original contribution can be clearly identified.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Identify a research topic within the field of Museum Studies.
LO2.
Plan and carry out research within the field of Museum Studies.
LO3.
Access, evaluate and critique primary and secondary sources.
LO4.
Develop an argument critically and clearly.
LO5.
Organise and present written research at a postgraduate level.
Assessment
Assessment summary
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
---|---|---|---|
Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Dissertation Proposal Submission |
16/08/2024 |
|
Essay/ Critique, Project | Dissertation | 100% |
25/10/2024 2:00 pm |
Assessment details
Dissertation Proposal Submission
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Due date
16/08/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05
Task description
Students are to submit a 3-5 page thesis outline to the dissertation supervisor and the course coordinator, including research question, methodology, key literature, timeframe, and structure.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
AI Use: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Students are to submit a 3-5 page thesis outline to the dissertation supervisor and the course coordinator via email.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Dissertation
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Project
- Weight
- 100%
- Due date
25/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
A dissertation of 10000 - 12000 words, see attached document for full details.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Use of AI: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension as set out in section 5.3.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
---|---|---|
1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
- ᅠFinal grades will be determined by the aggregate of assessment marks and will be awarded in the form of 7 (85% +); 6 (75% - 84%); 5 (65% - 74%); 4 (50% - 64%), 3 (45% - 49%); 2 (30% - 44%); 1 (1% - 29%).
- International students should pay particular attention to the grade system as it may differ from that in your home country.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Supplementary assessment is an additional opportunity to demonstrate that the learning requirements for an eligible course have been satisfied and that the graduate attributes for the course have been attained. Supplementary assessment may only be granted where Supplementary Assessment – procedures allow. A passing grade of 4 (or P) is the highest grade that can be awarded in a course where supplementary assessment has been granted. For further information on supplementary assessment please see my.UQ.
Additional assessment information
Academic Integrity: All students must complete the Academic Integrity Modules https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/
UQ Assignment Writing Guide: Steps for writing assignments - my.UQ - University of Queensland
Release of Marks: The marks and feedback for assessments will be released to students in a timely manner, prior to the due date of the next assessment piece for the course. This is with the exception of the final piece of assessment. The marks and feedback for the final assessment item will only be made available to the student on the Finalisation of Grades date at the end of semester.
Assessment Re-mark: For information on requesting an assessment re-mark, please view the following page on my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/querying-result
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks |
Not Timetabled |
Dissertation Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Seminar |
How to complete your dissertation This seminar will provide students with an overview of what is expected from a dissertation and the process of creating one. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Not Timetabled |
Dissertation Proposal Students are to submit a 3-5 page thesis outline to the dissertation supervisor and the course coordinator by this date, including research question, methodology, key literature, timeframe, and structure. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.