Advanced Research Communication Skills in Science, Engineering and Technology
Overview
This unit provides training in the advanced communication skills that emerging researchers need to build their research capacity and to enhance their employability. These include skills for writing and oral presentation in a range of scientific research genres, including journal articles, theses, research seminar presentations, pitches to industry and funding proposals. The unit also provides opportunities for developing technical writing skills and advanced English language proficiency.
Requisites
14-April-2024
26-May-2024
28-July-2024
08-September-2024
27-October-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Self-analyse their capability in Scientific research communication and negotiate their training needs accordingly
- Use personalised planning strategies to address gaps in their research communication skillset
- Present research in written and oral forms that are appropriate for their discipline and their career goals
- Match research communication modes and conventions to appropriate target audiences
- Demonstrate a strategic portfolio of evidence of communication skills development to support their research career pathway
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Contact (Phasing out) Online Learning Activities | 4.58 | 12 weeks | 55 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Workshop | 1.25 | 12 weeks | 15 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 6.67 | 12 weeks | 80 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
- An aggregate mark of 50% or more
Content
- Scientific research communication genresÂ
- Training needs analysis and self-evaluation of research communication skills
- Making an individualised training plan in consultation with supervisors and advisors
- Research career literacy and researcher development
- Strategies for progress review communication tasks
- Peer review and productive writingÂ
- Advanced grammar for research writing
- Writing the literature review
- Writing and publishing academic papers
- Advanced academic presenting
- Research pitches and proposals
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.