EDX704 - Research Paper B
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) Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Julianne Lynch Trimester 2: Ros Black Trimester 3: Ros Black |
| Prerequisite: | Students enrolled in course E798, one unit EDX701 For all other courses two units from EXR781, EXR791, AIX708, EDX701, EDX702, EDX712 Note: prerequisites cannot be waived EDX703 Research Paper Part A and EDX704 Part B must be undertaken in sequential trimesters. Study over two trimesters allows adequate time and supervision of a research project. For further information please contact the School of Education Research Pathways Coordinator |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | EDX705, EDX706, EXR783, EXR797, EXR798, EXR799 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. In Person Attendance Requirements: Students who are completing professional experience placements are not required to attend classes or scheduled synchoronous sessions during the placement. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Interactions with your supervisor may involve meeting in person (face-to-face), telephone meetings, video meetings, the online exchange of documents, or other suitable channels. The mode of contact and frequency of meetings should be negotiated with your supervisor, continuing the work done in EDX703. General unit resources are provided on the cloud site |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities |
Note:*Trimester 3 subject to the availability of appropriate supervisors and in consultation with the Unit Chair
On successful completion of EDX704 Research Paper Part B students will be awarded 2 credit points. Research Paper Part A and Part B are usually undertaken in sequential trimesters. Concurrent enrolment in Research Paper A and B may be considered after consultation with the Research Pathways Coordinator. | |
Content
In this unit, you finish the research project that was started in EDX703 (Research Paper Part A). This is a supervised unit where you work closely with an allocated research supervisor via regular meetings and document exchange.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Critically review and analyse the literature in relation to your chosen topic | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate an ability to initiate and formulate viable and relevant research questions | GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Demonstrate an ability to Contribute to new knowledge, or to provide an original interpretation and application of existing knowledge | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Understand the social, economic and cultural impact and application of their research, and academic relevance and value | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO5 | Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives and an awareness of ethical issues, social responsibility and cultural diversity, including the use of inclusive language | GLO2: Communication GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO6 | Demonstrate an understanding of research conventions and skills in communicating research to an international academic audience | GLO2: Communication GLO8: Global citizenship |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Paper, reporting work done in EDX703 and EDX704 | 12,000 words or equivalent | 100% | Week 11 |
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
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: EDX704 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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