Honours Research Thesis (WCIV6012)

Course overview

A thesis reporting the findings of a year-long research project in Humanities. The thesis reports an original piece of research, grounded in knowledge of the theories and previous studies in the field or fields, and presented in a manner consistent with research reporting in that field or fields. 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 engaging in any other appropriate scholarly project, provided that the student's original contribution can be clearly identified.

This course commences in Semester 1, and completes in Semester 2 (two semesters duration).

A supervised 16,000-18,000ﾠword thesis which reports an original piece of research, grounded in knowledge of the theories and previous studies in the field, and completed in a manner consistent with research reporting in that field.

Course requirements

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

HUMN3300

Restrictions

BAdvHum(Hons) Western Civilisation Field of Study students only.

Course contact

Course staff

Aims and outcomes

This course aims to provide students with research expertise, analytical skills, and abilities in verbal and written communication

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.

Assessment details

Honours Thesis

• Hurdle

Mode

Written

Category

Thesis

Weight

100%

Due date

30/10/2025 2:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Submission guidelines

Submit 2 x bound thesis copies to Western Civilisation Administration Officer + upload digital copy via Turnitin

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.

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.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

Proof of Assessment Submission

Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Advice for using TurnItIn can be found here - how to submit a TurnItIn assignment.

When assessments are successfully submitted a notice will display, before the Assignment Dashboard will appear.

Students must download a digital receipt from the Assignment Dashboard as evidence of submitting a piece of assessment. The digital receipt must include ‘Submission date’ and ‘Submission ID’ as evidence of assignment submission. Other documentation provided as evidence will not be accepted.

Marks Cannot be Changed After Being Released

Marks are not open to negotiation with course staff. If you wish to discuss the feedback you have received, you should make an appointment to speak with the Course Coordinator.

Assessment Re-mark

Information on requesting an assessment re-mark can be accessed via my.UQ https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/academic-progress-and-final-results/querying-result.

Deferred Examinations (if applicable)

The University recognises that on occasion a medical condition or other exceptional circumstances may impair a studentﾒs ability to attend an examination at the scheduled date and time. Depending on the circumstances, a deferred examination may be approved, and the student permitted to sit the in-semester or end of semester examination at a later scheduled time. Information on eligibility and application instructions can be accessed via my.UQ https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/exams-and-assessment/deferring-exam.

Integrity Pledge

Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin. Before submitting any assignments, students must ensure to have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%252fintegrity.

In uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university.

Withholding marks prior to finalisation of grades

In accordance with the Assessment Judgements section of the Assessment Procedures, results for all summative assessment items are made available to individual students through the eLearning Management System on completion of marking, with the exception of the final assessment item which is to be released only after the final grade for the course has been released.

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.

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 for Students Policy and Procedure

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.