agr3rp2 applied research project 2
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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDimuthu Wijesinghe
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
English for writing research papers
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWallwork, A
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSPRINGER, NEW YORK
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
How to do a research project: a guide for undergraduate students
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRobson, C
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBLACKWELL PUBLISHING, MALDEN MA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Selecting research methods
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorVogt, W
Year2008
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSAGE, LONDON
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
The business plan workbook: the definitive guide to researching, writing up and presenting a winning plan
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBarrow, C, Barrow, P & Brown, R
Year2008
Edition/Volume6TH EDN
PublisherKOGAN PAGE, LONDON.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
The undergraduate research handbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWisker, G
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPALGRAVE MACMILLAN, BASINGSTOKE HAMPSHIRE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Research methods and statistics: a critical thinking approach
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJackson, S
Year2012
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherWADSWORTH CENGAGE LEARNING, BELMONT, CA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Handbook of scientific proposal writing
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorOruc, A
Year2012
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCRC PRESS, BOCA RATON, FLA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Research design and methods: a process approach
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBordens, K & Abbott, B
Year2008
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMCGRAW-HILL, BOSTON.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Farm business management: analysis of farming systems
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorNuthall, P
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCABI, WALLINGFORD, ENGLAND.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
The practice of statistics in the life sciences
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBaldi, B & Moore, D
Year2012
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherWH FREEMAN AND CO, NEW YORK.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Writing and presenting research
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorThody, A
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherSAGE, LONDON
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
How to write a business plan
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFinch, B
Year2010
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherKOGAN PAGE, LONDON.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Marketing: core concepts and applications
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPride, W
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWILEY, AUSTRALIA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Research methods for business: a skill building approach
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSekaran, U & Bougie, R
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWILEY, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Questionnaire design: how to plan, structure and write survey material for effective market research
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBrace, I
Year2008
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherKOGAN PAGE, LONDON.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Handbook for writing proposals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHamper, R & Baugh, L
Year2011
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherMCGRAW-HILL PROFESSIONAL, MAIDENHEAD.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Introduction to research methods: a practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDawson, C
Year2009
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherHOW-TO-BOOKS, OXFORD, UK.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDimuthu 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 1 Presentation consists of two components: Oral Presentation - 25%, 20 mins, 1000-word equivalent A3 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDimuthu 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 1 Presentation consists of two components: Oral Presentation - 25%, 20 mins, 1000-word equivalent A3 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 |