jrn5per research report
RESEARCH REPORT
JRN5PER
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit suitably qualified students are provided with the opportunity to conduct detailed research on an approved topic within the broad field of Journalism Innovation. Students are expected to undertake independent research, with the assistance of a supervisor, which will lead to the production of a 7,500-word research report in which the findings of their work are communicated in accordance with the requirements of formal academic work.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHugh Martin
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in Master of Journalism Innovation, Graduate Certificate in Journalism Innovation or Graduate Diploma in Journalism Innovation or Master of Communication (Journalism Innovation) or Graduate Diploma in Communication (Journalism Innovation). Requires Subject Coordinator#s approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects JRN5REP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Advanced Library Research Skills
- Activities:
- Participate in workshops by library for advanced research skills, use of online data bases and internet research skills, etc
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Advanced Research methodologies for written thesis and creative practice
- Activities:
- Reading, summary and analysis of reading, writing proposals and demonstrating the ability to formulate and apply appropriate research methods.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Advanced ability to reflect on and discuss theoretical practice of self and peers
- Activities:
- Participation in workshops and seminar presentation, present summaries
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Advanced ability to translate ideas from class discussion and individual research into written form
- Activities:
- Redrafting proposals from topic and significant research question.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
05. Advanced understanding of research methodologies for written and creative practice as research
- Activities:
- Reading and analysis and presentation of summary of that work in class and online
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. Develop, research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through critical and reflective thinking.
- Activities:
- Reading and analysis and presentation of summary of reading and analysis in class and online
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
07. Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues and life-long learning issues and apply local and international perspectives to theoretical research at an advanced level
- Activities:
- Reading, in class and on line posts and discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
08. Work independently and collaboratively on the development of a feasible research project at an advanced level
- Activities:
- Working independently (on line) and in teams to workshop 4th year research projects in ways that are attentive to ethical concerns and cultural awareness and the need to continue to work in teams in life long learning activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHugh Martin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 6,000-word research report | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |