agr3rp2 applied research project 2
APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT 2
AGR3RP2
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will continue and complete the second part of an applied research project begun in Applied Research Project 1. In completing their lied research project, students will apply knowledge and skills to undertake a small research project including: the collection, analysis and interpretation of data; present their research findings through an applied research project report at the completion of the research. Any ethics considerations will be taken into account. Students will demonstrate selected relevant project management processes and techniques to complete their project on-time. Students will be provided with research supervision by teaching staff.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites AGR3RP1 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 |
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Readings | English for writing research papers | Recommended | Wallwork, A 2011 | SPRINGER, NEW YORK |
Readings | Farm business 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. Present appropriate project management documentation
- Activities:
- Tutorials and individual supervision sessions will give guidance on recording and analysing data. Tutorials and references will available on Moodle.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Prioritise tasks, manage resources and apply critical thinking to project issues
- Activities:
- Tutorials and individual supervision will give guidance to students making priorities and thinking critically about their research project. Dialogue with other students and staff will be undertaken informally.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Collect, analyse and interpret data, draw conclusions and make recommendations
- Activities:
- Guidance as to the collection, recording and analysis of data will be given in tutorials building upon previous subjects. Conclusions will be formed after discussion with supervisors.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Present a written and oral report suitable for a professional audience
- Activities:
- Examples of previous student and research work and guidance by staff in the presenation of a written report, oral report and poster will be given in tutorials and on Moodle.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Epping, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Presentation Project report (20 minutes + poster) | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
Project Management (1500 words) | 10 | 01 | |
Written project Report (up to 4000 words) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |
Epping, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
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 report (20 minutes + poster) | 40 | 02, 03, 04 | |
Project Management (1500 words) | 10 | 01 | |
Written project Report (up to 4000 words) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 |