agr3rp1 applied research project 1
APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT 1
AGR3RP1
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject develops student theoretical knowledge and skills of the methods and relevant project management skills required to plan and undertake an applied research project in the primary industries. Students will develop an understanding of applied research practices and processes including searching for, analysing and synthesising relevant academic literature; selected research methodologies and common approaches to applied research in the primary industries; research design and methods of data collection; ethical considerations; relevant skills of project management. This subject is the first part of a research project that will be continued in Applied Research Project 2. Students will be provided with applied research supervision by teaching staff or appropriate industry professional.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SCI2SED and Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | English for writing research papers | Recommended | Wallwork, A 2011 | SPRINGER, NEW YORK |
| Readings | Farm business and management: analysis of farming systems | Recommended | Nuthall, P 2011 | CABI, WALLINGFORD, ENGLAND. |
| Readings | Handbook for writing proposals | Recommended | Hamper, R & Baugh, L 2011 | 2ND EDN, MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONAL, MAIDENHEAD. |
| Readings | Handbook of scientific proposal writing | Recommended | Oruc, A 2012 | CRC PRESS, BOCA RATON, FLA. |
| Readings | How to do a research project: a guide for undergraduate students | Recommended | Robson, C 2007 | BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, MALDEN MA |
| Readings | How to write a business plan | Recommended | Finch, B 2010 | 3RD EDN, KOGAN PAGE, LONDON. |
| Readings | Introduction to research methods: a practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project | Recommended | Dawson, C 2009 | 4TH EDN, HOW-TO-BOOKS, OXFORD, UK. |
| Readings | Marketing: core concepts and applications | Recommended | Pride, W 2007 | WILEY, AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Questionnaire design: how to plan, structure and write survey material for effective market research | Recommended | Brace, I 2008 | 2ND EDN, KOGAN PAGE, LONDON. |
| Readings | Research design and methods: a process approach | Recommended | Bordens, K & Abbott, B 2008 | MCGRAW-HILL, BOSTON. |
| Readings | Research methods and statistics: a critical thinking approach | Recommended | Jackson, S 2012 | 3RD EDN, WADSWORTH CENGAGE LEARNING, BELMONT, CA. |
| Readings | Research methods for business: a skill building approach | Recommended | Sekaran, U & Bougie, R 2013 | WILEY, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX |
| Readings | Selecting research methods | Recommended | Vogt, W 2008 | SAGE, LONDON |
| Readings | The business plan workbook: the definitive guide to researching, writing up and presenting a winning plan | Recommended | Barrow, C, Barrow, P & Brown, R 2008 | 6TH EDN, KOGAN PAGE, LONDON. |
| Readings | The practice of statistics in the life sciences | Recommended | Baldi, B & Moore, D 2012 | 2ND EDN, WH FREEMAN AND CO, NEW YORK |
| Readings | The undergraduate research handbook | Recommended | Wisker, G 2009 | PALGRAVE MACMILLAN, BASINGSTOKE HAMPSHIRE |
| Readings | Writing and presenting research | Recommended | Thody, A 2006 | SAGE, LONDON |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and synthesise ideas and concepts from a search of relevant agricultural, scientific and business literature
- Activities:
- Students will search literature and write a literature review. This will be presented to their peers and staff.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Apply planning techniques and evidence-based knowledge to develop a research project proposal
- Activities:
- Tutorials will be used to assist students in planning for their research project. Techniques such as Gantt charts will be used.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Apply techniques of project management to maintain documentation
- Activities:
- Techniques of document version control and back up systems will be explored to ensure security of work.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
04. Apply project management skills to develop project aims, milestones and manage resources
- Activities:
- Tutorials will expolore management skills and techniques. Students will consult with relevant staff, students and industry people to source requisites. Students will present their research proposal to their peers and staff.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation project proposal (20 minutes) | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Project management documents (1500 words) | 10 | 03 | |
| Tutorial Participation and exercises (5 times during semester) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Written project proposal (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 04 |