hmk2rbd research by design
RESEARCH BY DESIGN
HMK2RBD
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
How do you undertake a research project? How do you even begin to design research? Students undertaking Research by Design have the opportunity to work with some of our leading researchers in the La Trobe Research Focus Areas through a research internship and see firsthand how research is conducted. Students will further build upon their teamwork skills to design, develop and commence group research projects.
SchoolLa Trobe Learning & Teaching
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRegina Magierowski
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HMK1COR
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in the Hallmark Program.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and write a research literature review.
- Activities:
- Group work, database searching, class activities.
02. Employ effective teamwork to conduct and document a group research project.
- Activities:
- Group work, teamwork training, class activities.
03. Develop specific methodological and analytical frameworks for a given research proposal.
- Activities:
- Database searching, reading, working with research staff, class activities.
04. Appraise and analyse key aspects of a research project.
- Activities:
- Internship, group work, self-reflection, working with research staff, class activities.
05. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Activities:
- Group work, class activities, assignments.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael Pitt
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 35.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Research internships may be completed outside the normal teaching period with agreement from the Academic Coordinator."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual literature review of the group research topic | 30 | 01, 05 | |
| One 2,000-word group research proposal | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 1,500-word individual structured internship reflection | 20 | 04, 05 | |
| One 1,250-word individual structured internship log book | 20 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRachael Pitt
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 35.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Research internships may be completed outside the normal teaching period with agreement from the Academic Coordinator."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word individual literature review of the group research topic | 30 | 01, 05 | |
| One 2,000-word group research proposal | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 1,500-word individual structured internship reflection | 20 | 04, 05 | |
| One 1,250-word individual structured internship log book | 20 | 04, 05 |