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RESEARCH IN ACTION

HMK2RIA

Not currently offered

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. This is an opportunity for you to develop your research and leadership skills. As part of your transformation into a more experienced researcher, you will be introduced to a variety of challenges, including how to disseminate your research and how to make yourself more employable by building online profiles.

School: La Trobe Learning & Teaching

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Hannah Schurholz

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:
Literature review and individual research poster

02. Work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team, in a multi-disciplinary work environment.

Activities:
Research presentation

03. Engage in ongoing reflection on issues facing research conducted in different environments.

Activities:
Internship reflection logbook and internship statement

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:
Literature review
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