Research Project Part B
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 72
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Con-current Pre-Requisite
Equivalent
Anti-requisite
Aims and objectives
The aim of this unit of study is to provide students with the opportunity to apply the statistical skills acquired throughout their course to undertake an industry research project under supervision. Students will complete and write up the research project they commenced in Research Project Part A. As this is the final unit in the course, supervisors will provide students with in-depth professional knowledge that is essential in industry research/consulting projects, and essential for their future careers.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Source relevant data for investigating the research questions
2. Apply relevant statistical analyses in a specific research context addressing the characteristics of the data and the research questions
3. Evaluate relevant assumptions and draw conclusions about the quality of evidence generated in a research project
4. Synthesise project conclusions with literature review to suggest directions for future research
5. Design a scientific research report in the format of a journal article
6. Optimise research exposure by finding the best format and channels for dissemination
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On-campus Tutorial | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Online Learning activities | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Unspecified Activities Independent learning | 8.5 | 12 | 102 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Hawthorn Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Live Online Class | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 11.5 | 12 | 138 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Presentation | Individual | 20% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Project Report | Individual | 50% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Project Report | Individual | 30% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Content
- Completion of an original research project under academic supervision
- Participation in every phase of a research project: Formulation of research questions/hypotheses, planning, data collection, data cleaning and analysis, interpretation and reporting of results, and compliance with research ethics
- In person presentation of research project findings
- Preparation of a report in the format of a peer-reviewed scientific journal article
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.