RESEARCH REPORT

JRN5PER

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this unit suitably qualified students are provided with the opportunity to conduct detailed research on an approved topic within the broad field of Journalism Innovation. Students are expected to undertake independent research, with the assistance of a supervisor, which will lead to the production of a 6,000-word research report in which the findings of their work are communicated in accordance with the requirements of formal academic work.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nasya Bahfen

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Master of Journalism Innovation, Graduate Certificate in Journalism Innovation or Graduate Diploma in Journalism Innovation or Master of Communication (Journalism Innovation) or Graduate Diploma in Communication (Journalism Innovation). Requires Subject Coordinator's approval.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: JRN5REP

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

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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Advanced Library Research Skills

02. Advanced Research methodologies for written thesis and creative practice

03. Advanced ability to reflect on and discuss theoretical practice of self and peers

04. Advanced ability to translate ideas from class discussion and individual research into written form

05. Advanced understanding of research methodologies for written and creative practice as research

06. Develop, research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through critical and reflective thinking.

07. Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues and life-long learning issues and apply local and international perspectives to theoretical research at an advanced level

08. Work independently and collaboratively on the development of a feasible research project at an advanced level

City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nasya Bahfen

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 6,000-word research report	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	100	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended