SLE763 - Research Frontiers Project
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), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Mark Ziemann Trimester 2: Christie Lam |
| Prerequisite: | SLE761 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| 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: | 1 x 30-60 minute meeting with supervisor per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 30-60 minute online meeting with supervisor per week. |
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.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature review | Written synthesis, approximately 3,000 words | 40% | Week 10 |
| Research proposal report | Written report, 3,000-word maximum | 40% | Week 12 |
| Research proposal seminar | 12-minute presentation | 20% | Week 13 or 14 |
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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