RESEARCH FOR PROFESSIONAL LIFE: SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
HUS3RPL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Critical thinking is a key skill in the modern information world, whether you're starting your own business, buying a house, or designing federal policy. Being able to identify an opportunity or challenge, contextualise it through background scoping, and then complete a research project that produces a critically informed and evidence based conclusion is invaluable. Students will start by identifying an area of interest for their research project, before conducting a preliminary scoping report and applied research proposal. Online resources and teaching support the acquisition and development of core research and communication skills throughout this scoping and research design process. Following discursive feedback on their proposals students then undertake their research project, recording and presenting the process and results through a reflective curated portfolio.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jade Jontef
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: 195 credit points of study in any of the following courses ABA, HUSBAW, RBA, HUSBAM, BEBAP, RBA, SZAS, LWLAT, LWLATB, LZCOMA, LZBAB, LZBAM, LZBAP AND HUS2NGP
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. A highly developed capacity for complex critical thinking and creative problem-solving in applying your research skill sets to real world opportunities and challenges.
- Activities:
- Independent Research Portfolio (Assessment 3), online exercises, workshop activites
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Advanced expertise in research by scoping and planning a project that demonstrates the skills to analyse and adapt to the contemporary world.
- Activities:
- Applied Research Proposal (Assessment 2)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Application of high level communication skills to connect research outcomes with multiple audiences.
- Activities:
- Presentation of Applied Research Proposal (Assessment 2)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Independent research skills and reflective critical practice.
- Activities:
- Background Scoping Paper (Assessment 1)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jade Jontef
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background Scoping Paper of chosen subject area (1000 words) | 20 | 04 | |
| Applied Research Proposal (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Independent Research Portfolio (equivalent to 2500 words) | 60 | 01 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jade Jontef
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background Scoping Paper of chosen subject area (1000 words) | 20 | 04 | |
| Applied Research Proposal (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Independent Research Portfolio (equivalent to 2500 words) | 60 | 01 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jade Jontef
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background Scoping Paper of chosen subject area (1000 words) | 20 | 04 | |
| Applied Research Proposal (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Independent Research Portfolio (equivalent to 2500 words) | 60 | 01 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jade Jontef
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background Scoping Paper of chosen subject area (1000 words) | 20 | 04 | |
| Applied Research Proposal (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Independent Research Portfolio (equivalent to 2500 words) | 60 | 01 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jade Jontef
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.5 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background Scoping Paper of chosen subject area (1000 words) | 20 | 04 | |
| Applied Research Proposal (equivalent to 1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Independent Research Portfolio (equivalent to 2500 words) | 60 | 01 |