AIX701 - Research Paper
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Steven Slaughter Trimester 2: Anthony Ware |
| Cohort rule: | Students must be enrolled in course A702, A703, A703I, A704, A705, A723, A727, A729, A735, A757, A765, A767, A768, A768I, A785, A787 or D305 |
| Prerequisite: | AIX706 (except for A703, A705*, D305 and A652CD students) and permission from the Unit Chair to enrol. Note: A703I and A735 must still complete AIX706 as a pre-requisite D305 students must also have passed 24 credit points of study at levels 1, 2 & 3 with a minimum WAM of 60% * A705 students require completion of AIX706 or AER730 |
| Corequisite: | AIS706 for A652CD students only
This unit is only open to students in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences post graduate masters courses (criminology, international relations, politics and policy, international and community development, cultural heritage and museum studies, humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and humanitarian action) |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Contact with research supervisor as required |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Contact with research supervisor as required |
Content
There is no prepared content in this unit. It is a research unit in which students, in consultation with an appointed supervisor, carry out research tasks to develop new knowledge themselves.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Undertake independent research to appropriate academic and professional standards in their area of study | GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Identify and critically analyse relevant literature to address research questions in their area of study | GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Use expert knowledge to develop solutions to problems or issues in their area of study | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Effectively communicate research processes and outcomes in written form for an academic and/or professional audience | GLO2: Communication |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Research Essay | 5000-6000 words | 100% | Information not yet available |
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.
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