| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Annotated Bibliography |
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30%
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1000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| annotated bibliography using 6-10 sources |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 2, 3, 5
GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 |
| Online Quizzes |
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20%
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| Assessment Notes |
| 4 x quizzes at 5% each |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 3, 6
GA: 1, 2, 4, 7 |
| Research Project |
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30%
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3000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Major research project |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 3-5
GA: 1-7 |
| Research Proposal |
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20%
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1000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Research proposal on self-selected topic related to intended discipline of study |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 3
GA: 1-7 |
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
he relevant research skills required for successful university study in an Australian context will be taught and assessed in the assignments and quizzes. Students will use the discipline-specific knowledge gained in this course to critically engage with their faculty-based units. Students will be able to apply disciplinary knowledge in professional contexts depending on their faculty-based electives.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Written and oral communication skills will be taught and assessed in all assignments. Assessment tasks will be assessed on style, clarity of expression, the development of a clear and well-structured argument and appropriate and ethical use of sources.
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Global Perspectives
Students will become aware of cultural issues in conducting research in higher education which will increase their ability to function in global professional and academic contexts.
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Information Literacy
Students will be taught research skills, the ethical use of information and appropriate acknowledgement of sources. Students will also be able to search and find information relevant for their needs/ assignment tasks and they will critically evaluate these sources for relevance, reliability and currency.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Through online and class discussions and written assessment tasks, students will develop essential skills in critical thinking, research, writing and discussion. These skills will be transferable across different disciplines and will continue to be useful in other areas of their academic and professional lives. Lifelong learning is not an isolated attribute, but is an inherent part of each of the graduate attributes that are taught, assessed and practised in this unit.
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Problem Solving
Students will apply logical, critical and creative thinking in written research tasks. This will entail collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of information to assist problem solving required in the formulation of a research proposal and project.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
Students will be taught their professional and ethical responsibilities as researchers, including how to provide a balanced and well-considered argument with sufficient evidence. An increased awareness of academic integrity will continue to enhance social responsibility in this field as students are taught to critically engage with their academic work within a professional context.
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