APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT 2
AGR3RP2
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will complete the second part of an applied research project begun in the subject Applied Research Project 1. You will apply knowledge and skills to undertake a small research project including: the collection, analysis and interpretation of data, ethics considerations are addressed where required, and the development of recommendations and/or materials for industry. You are to present your findings at the completion of the research. Demonstrate project management processes and complete your project on-time, and ability to organize, liaise and work closely with external collaborators. You are provided with research supervision by teaching staff and/or appropriate industry professionals. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. which entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Dimuthu Wijesinghe
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: AGR3RP1 and must be admitted in one of the following courses: Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (SBATE) or the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (SBVN)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
English for writing research papers
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Wallwork, A
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: SPRINGER, NEW YORK
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
How to do a research project: a guide for undergraduate students
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Robson, C
Year: 2007
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, MALDEN MA
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Selecting research methods
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Vogt, W
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: SAGE, LONDON
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
The business plan workbook: the definitive guide to researching, writing up and presenting a winning plan
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Barrow, C, Barrow, P & Brown, R
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: 6TH EDN
Publisher: KOGAN PAGE, LONDON.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
The undergraduate research handbook
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Wisker, G
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN, BASINGSTOKE HAMPSHIRE
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Research methods and statistics: a critical thinking approach
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Jackson, S
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN
Publisher: WADSWORTH CENGAGE LEARNING, BELMONT, CA.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Handbook of scientific proposal writing
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Oruc, A
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: CRC PRESS, BOCA RATON, FLA.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Research design and methods: a process approach
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Bordens, K & Abbott, B
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL, BOSTON.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Farm business management: analysis of farming systems
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Nuthall, P
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: CABI, WALLINGFORD, ENGLAND.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
The practice of statistics in the life sciences
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Baldi, B & Moore, D
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN
Publisher: WH FREEMAN AND CO, NEW YORK.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Writing and presenting research
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Thody, A
Year: 2006
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: SAGE, LONDON
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
How to write a business plan
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Finch, B
Year: 2010
Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN
Publisher: KOGAN PAGE, LONDON.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Marketing: core concepts and applications
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Pride, W
Year: 2007
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: WILEY, AUSTRALIA
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Research methods for business: a skill building approach
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Sekaran, U & Bougie, R
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: WILEY, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Questionnaire design: how to plan, structure and write survey material for effective market research
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Brace, I
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN
Publisher: KOGAN PAGE, LONDON.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Handbook for writing proposals
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Hamper, R & Baugh, L
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONAL, MAIDENHEAD.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Introduction to research methods: a practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Dawson, C
Year: 2009
Edition/Volume: 4TH EDN
Publisher: HOW-TO-BOOKS, OXFORD, UK.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dimuthu Wijesinghe
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Face to face, phone meeting or virtual classroom
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 5.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
2 days of workshops per semester
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 minute oral presentation (1,000-word equivalent) + a poster (400 words) (total is equivalent to 1Presentation consists of two components: Oral Presentation - 25%, 20 mins, 1000-word equivalentA3 Poster - 10%, 400-word equivalent. The student communicates the change process they have managed including generation of new ideas, development and management of ideas, collaboration and outcomes. The poster reinforces the students' communication skills in written form to compliment the oral presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Project Management Report and Reflection (600 word)Individual task. Early report on how plan is progressing, including collaboration aspect (200 words, Week 3); Report on how plan has been implemented and how collaboration was managed, challenges faced and modifications that were made to respond to these, reflections on the management process (Week 8, 400 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written project Report (2500-words)Written report on project.Student uses the Literature review and methods sections from the AGR3RP1 subject, and then goes on to write a formal report on the project, in the areas of: results, discussion and future recommendations. Students may also discuss how they planned and managed collaboration with others outside their class (industry or other individuals interested in the area), to enhance their project. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dimuthu Wijesinghe
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Face to face, phone meeting or virtual classroom
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 5.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
2 days of workshops per semester
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 minute oral presentation (1,000-word equivalent) + a poster (400 words) (total is equivalent to 1Presentation consists of two components: Oral Presentation - 25%, 20 mins, 1000-word equivalentA3 Poster - 10%, 400-word equivalent. The student communicates the change process they have managed including generation of new ideas, development and management of ideas, collaboration and outcomes. The poster reinforces the students' communication skills in written form to compliment the oral presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Project Management Report and Reflection (600 word)Individual task. Early report on how plan is progressing, including collaboration aspect (200 words, Week 3); Report on how plan has been implemented and how collaboration was managed, challenges faced and modifications that were made to respond to these, reflections on the management process (Week 8, 400 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Written project Report (2500-words)Written report on project.Student uses the Literature review and methods sections from the AGR3RP1 subject, and then goes on to write a formal report on the project, in the areas of: results, discussion and future recommendations. Students may also discuss how they planned and managed collaboration with others outside their class (industry or other individuals interested in the area), to enhance their project. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |