hmk1cor the craft of research
THE CRAFT OF RESEARCH
HMK1COR
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students in the Craft of Research work in teams to develop a research proposal around a topic of their choice. Students have the opportunity to explore different approaches to research and discover which approaches are appropriate to specific fields of study and research questions. Students will have opportunities to work with top researchers from La Trobe's research priority areas. Towards the end of the subject, student teams will present their proposal to a panel of senior La Trobe staff.
SchoolLa Trobe Learning & Teaching
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHannah Schurholz
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HMK1TER
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. Identify and justify appropriate research methodologies for your research question
- Activities:
- Readings and tutorials on research methodologies; Presentations from researches on their own chosen methodologies
02. Engage with researchers from the La Trobe Research Focus Areas
- Activities:
- Seminar program (including Q&A) with top RFA researchers
03. Confidently pose questions and challenge ideas
- Activities:
- Student teams chair seminars from researchers, including asking questions of presenter; they develop questions in relation to sustainability and different methodologies of data collection
04. Work effectively in a team
- Activities:
- Student teams collaborate on research proposal video pitch; they prepare the introduction to host a guest speaker
05. Develop and present your research proposal as a video to a judging panel
- Activities:
- Students develop a research proposal as a team that they record as a video pitch and submit for assessment as a group; their individual contribution to the team work is also considered in the assessment; the video is screened at a program-related end of year event.
06. Collect and synthesize research data
- Activities:
- Students undertake a short observation, a survey and interview with family and friends in relation to sustainability and coffee shops; they write a brief report on each method trialed
07. Understand how a Sustainability Thinking framework can be used to improve the practice of research
- Activities:
- Students read academic texts surrounding sustainability and research design/methodologies; they trial different methods to collect data in relation to sustainability and coffee shops; students attend guest lectures by academics and experts that specialise in areas affiliated with sustainability thinking
08. Define and understand the concept of sustainability within a university and community context.
- Activities:
- Students read texts surrounding sustainability thinking; they trial different methods to collect data in relation to sustainability and coffee shops; students attend guest lectures by LTU academics and experts that specialise in areas affiliated with sustainability thinking
09. Develop and reflect on your digital literacy skills
- Activities:
- Students will undertake the digital literacy module 'Information Literacy' embedded within the LMS site of HMK1COR
10. Reflect on the team work experience
- Activities:
- Each student writes a reflection at the end of the semester on their team work experience
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHannah Schurholz
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to spend at least 1 hour per week outside of scheduled class time on group work and other activities."
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Video-conferenced from Melbourne"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairing research seminars and active questioning of guests | Group assessment | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Four Peer Feedback Reports | Group assessment | 5 | 03, 04 |
| One 750 -word Final Reflection | Individual Assessment | 15 | 01, 04, 10 |
| One 1,250-word research methods assignment (4 parts) | Individual assessment | 30 | 01, 03, 06, 07, 08 |
| Elevator pitch for funding (video assignment) & screening in program-related context | Group assessment (25%); Individual (10%) | 35 | 04, 05 |
| Digital Literacy Module: Information Literacy | Individual Assignment | 5 | 09 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHannah Schurholz
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to spend at least 1 hour per week outside of scheduled class time on group work and other activities."
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Video-conferenced to Bendigo"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairing research seminars and active questioning of guests | Group assessment | 10 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Four Peer Feedback Reports | Group assessment | 5 | 03, 04 |
| One 750 -word Final Reflection | Individual Assessment | 15 | 01, 04, 10 |
| One 1,250-word research methods assignment (4 parts) | Individual assessment | 30 | 01, 03, 06, 07, 08 |
| Elevator pitch for funding (video assignment) & screening in program-related context | Group assessment (25%); Individual (10%) | 35 | 04, 05 |
| Digital Literacy Module: Information Literacy | Individual Assignment | 5 | 09 |