RESEARCH IN ACTION
HMK2RIA
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Research in Action introduces you to the fundamentals of designing a research project and connects you with established researchers as part of a 35-hour internship across the semester. You will learn about the processes that surround research activity as well as witnessing first-hand what real-life research looks like by working side-by-side with top researchers or professionals at La Trobe University.
School: La Trobe Learning & Teaching
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Craig Horton
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: HMK0PRE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students must be enrolled in the Hallmark Program.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in developing ideas, and in identifying and solving complex problems.
- Activities:
- Project planning and reporting for ethics
02. Work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team, in a multi-disciplinary work environment.
- Activities:
- Research projects - design and data collection and analysis
03. Engage in ongoing reflection on issues facing research conducted in different environments.
- Activities:
- Research projects - design and data collection and analysis
04. Present research outcomes verbally and in writing to a diverse audience using appropriate academic language in the context of relevant scholarly literature.
- Activities:
- Research posters and 15 minute group presentations
05. Develop and write a literature review to prepare for internship activity.
- Activities:
- Final project report, ethics reporting and communications plan milestones
Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Craig Horton
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"This class will be videoconferenced from Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300-word internship statement, including research philosophy | 5 | 03 | |
| One 1,500-word literature review (Individual) | 30 | 05 | |
| One individual research poster (Individual) | 25 | 01, 04 | |
| 15 minute oral research presentation (Group) based on internship experiences | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 1,000-word individual internship reflection, and log book | 15 | 04 |
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Craig Horton
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"This class will be videoconferenced from Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300-word internship statement, including research philosophy | 5 | 03 | |
| One 1,500-word literature review (Individual) | 30 | 05 | |
| One individual research poster (Individual) | 25 | 01, 04 | |
| 15 minute oral research presentation (Group) based on internship experiences | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 1,000-word individual internship reflection, and log book | 15 | 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Craig Horton
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"This class will be videoconferenced from Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300-word internship statement, including research philosophy | 5 | 03 | |
| One 1,500-word literature review (Individual) | 30 | 05 | |
| One individual research poster (Individual) | 25 | 01, 04 | |
| 15 minute oral research presentation (Group) based on internship experiences | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 1,000-word individual internship reflection, and log book | 15 | 04 |
Mildura, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Craig Horton
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"This class will be videoconferenced from Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300-word internship statement, including research philosophy | 5 | 03 | |
| One 1,500-word literature review (Individual) | 30 | 05 | |
| One individual research poster (Individual) | 25 | 01, 04 | |
| 15 minute oral research presentation (Group) based on internship experiences | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 1,000-word individual internship reflection, and log book | 15 | 04 |
Shepparton, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Craig Horton
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"This class will be videoconferenced from Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300-word internship statement, including research philosophy | 5 | 03 | |
| One 1,500-word literature review (Individual) | 30 | 05 | |
| One individual research poster (Individual) | 25 | 01, 04 | |
| 15 minute oral research presentation (Group) based on internship experiences | 25 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| One 1,000-word individual internship reflection, and log book | 15 | 04 |