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<p>Students are introduced firstly to types of literature reviews consistent with research orientation. Literature review types include systematic, narrative and phenomenological. Practical processes are then considered including topic scope and research question determination, followed by locating and correctly recording literature sources. Processes for evaluating literature sources, including research papers, are then considered. The unit concludes with a review of effective structures, stylistic options, argument development, literature synthesis and use of voice</p>
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<p>Literature review types and relationships to research orientation Practical consideration for constructing literature reviews including topic scope, research questions and locating and documenting sources Process and criteria for evaluating literature sources including research papers Methods for writing literature reviews concerning structure, argument, synthesis of literature and stylistic options</p>
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<p>Students are introduced firstly to types of literature reviews consistent with research orientation. Literature review types include systematic, narrative and phenomenological. Practical processes are then considered including topic scope and research question determination, followed by locating and correctly recording literature sources. Processes for evaluating literature sources, including research papers, are then considered. The unit concludes with a review of effective structures, stylistic options, argument development, literature synthesis and use of voice</p>
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<p>Literature review types and relationships to research orientation Practical consideration for constructing literature reviews including topic scope, research questions and locating and documenting sources Process and criteria for evaluating literature sources including research papers Methods for writing literature reviews concerning structure, argument, synthesis of literature and stylistic options</p>
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Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080300 - Business and Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buhon4006">View unit fees</a>
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None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe literature review types and contrasting purposes</p>
K2
<p>Identify practical considerations for constructing a literature review including scope, research questions, sources and source recording</p>
K3
<p>Evaluate literature sources including research papers</p>
K4
<p>Detail required elements of a literature review regarding structure, argument and stylistic options</p>
S1
<p>Determine a suitable literature review type appropriate for quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research</p>
S2
<p>Plan suitable processes for constructing a literature review including evaluation of research evidence</p>
S3
<p>Effectively position a research question based on synthesised compilation of literature sources</p>
A1
<p>Model literature types and demonstrate these to be fit for purpose</p>
A2
<p>Develop a step by step literature review plan accounting for methods, format and presentation</p>
A3
<p>Construct a valid and high quality argument based on literature sources to justify a research question</p>
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<p>Literature Review Presentation</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>10 - 20%</p>
K1, K2, S1, A1
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<p>Literature review plan</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>10 - 20%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Literature review</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>60 - 80%</p>
K3, S2, S3, A1, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
No
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080300 - Business and Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buhon4006">View unit fees</a>
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