stc5res strategic comm research
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
STC5RES
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This subject provides an understanding of workplace based research practices in the context of strategic communication, including research design, qualitative and quantitative research methods and report writing.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorKevin Brianton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: Master of Strategic Communication or Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication or the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Approval must be obtained from the Program Coordinator. This subject is a core to the Master of Strategic Communication. This subject will be taught in block mode in Sem 2 in the city campus and in block mode in Sem 1 off-shore.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Formulate research strategy and objectives
- Activities:
- Conduct group based research/inquiry
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Apply research techniques
- Activities:
- Undertake a research project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Write and present findings
- Activities:
- Write a report and prepare a group presentation on findings
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Subject options
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City, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKevin Brianton
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 31
One 7.0 hours seminar per study period on saturday during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 31
One 6.5 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."
SeminarWeek: 35 - 35
One 7.0 hours seminar per study period on saturday during the day from week 35 to week 35 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."
SeminarWeek: 35 - 35
One 6.5 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 35 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."
SeminarWeek: 41 - 41
One 7.0 hours seminar per study period on saturday during the day from week 41 to week 41 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."
SeminarWeek: 41 - 41
One 6.5 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 41 and delivered via blended.
"Fridays from 2:30pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop and implement a research project (5400 words equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02 | |
| Present the findings of the research (3600 words equivalent) | 40 | 03 |