SLE763 - Research Project Planning
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Euan Ritchie Trimester 2: Kate Buchanan |
| Prerequisite: | SLE761 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 30-60 minute meeting with supervisor per week. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 30-60 minute online meeting with supervisor per week. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
This unit is for students to apply critical analysis and logical reasoning skills in evaluating existing scientific knowledge in a selected field of study. Students will be expected to communicate in a clear and persuasive way, insights gained from critical review of literature, formulation of research question and proposing a research project for scientific investigation. Students are encouraged to work closely with advice from an academic supervisor to plan and implement a research project. Frequent feedback to the academic supervisor in the form of progress reports is highly recommended. Assessment in this unit emphasises identification of a research question and formulating appropriate aims and objectives and discuss ways in which research can make a contribution to knowledge creation. This unit also provides the opportunity for students to develop depth of knowledge within an area of scientific study, methodologies for scientific research and scientific communication skills.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge of scientific principles and methodologies to undertake a major research project. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Critically analyse literature in a chosen field of scientific research and present a synthesis of ideas concepts and issues relevant to the proposed inquiry. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Present a comprehensive research proposal to demonstrate critical analysis and logical reasoning skills. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO4 | Judge how well to persuade a range of audience by formulating research questions and justifying the rationale with evidence, and defending the proposal for intended scientific inquiry. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 Literature review | Written synthesis, approximately 3,000 words | 40% | Week 10 |
| Assessment 2 Research proposal report | Written report, 3,000 word maximum | 40% | Week 12 |
| Assessment 3 Research proposal seminar | 12-minute presentation | 20% | End-of-Unit Assessment Period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Unit Fee Information
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