hmk1cor the craft of research
THE CRAFT OF RESEARCH
HMK1COR
2015
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-ordinatorRegina Magierowski
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. Develop, apply 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. Actively 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
04. Work effectively and respectfully in a team.
- Activities:
- Student teams collaborate on research proposal and presentation, with iterative feedback from teaching team; reflections on working as a team.
05. Present your research proposal to a judging panel
- Activities:
- Students practice their presentation in class with teaching team before pitching their research proposals to a judging panel of senior staff
06. Develop your communication skills in order to communicate effectively in both written and oral communication.
- Activities:
- Students complete written and oral assessment tasks in a variety of formats
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRegina Magierowski
Class requirements
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, 06 |
| Four Peer Feedback Reports | Group assessment | 5 | 03, 06 |
| One 1,000-word Final Report (reflection) | Individual assessment | 20 | 01, 04, 06 |
| One 1,250-word research methods assignment | Individual assessment | 30 | 01, 06 |
| Pitch & Presentation of research proposal | Group assessment (25%); Individual (10%) | 35 | 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRegina Magierowski
Class requirements
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, 06 |
| Four Peer Feedback Reports | Group assessment | 5 | 03, 06 |
| One 1,000-word Final Report (reflection) | Individual assessment | 20 | 01, 04, 06 |
| One 1,250-word research methods assignment | Individual assessment | 30 | 01, 06 |
| Pitch & Presentation of research proposal | Group assessment (25%); Individual (10%) | 35 | 04, 05, 06 |