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<p>Students are introduced firstly to research proposals. Key elements addressed are proposal purpose, audience, knowledge gaps, research question design, theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, study designs, research significance, research implications plus feasibility considerations including resources, instrument development, skill requirements, time, budget, quality expectations and supervisory relationships. Key research milestones and related processes are then described including research integrity, ethics applications, research project management, research outputs and thesis formats</p>
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<p>Description and explanation of key elements included in a research proposal Process for developing research outputs for publication in academic journals Practicalities for completing research projects on time, on cost and to required quality levels Overview and application of key research milestones including ethics applications and supervision Format and style requirements for the honours thesis</p>
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<p>Students are introduced firstly to research proposals. Key elements addressed are proposal purpose, audience, knowledge gaps, research question design, theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, study designs, research significance, research implications plus feasibility considerations including resources, instrument development, skill requirements, time, budget, quality expectations and supervisory relationships. Key research milestones and related processes are then described including research integrity, ethics applications, research project management, research outputs and thesis formats</p>
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<p>Description and explanation of key elements included in a research proposal Process for developing research outputs for publication in academic journals Practicalities for completing research projects on time, on cost and to required quality levels Overview and application of key research milestones including ethics applications and supervision Format and style requirements for the honours thesis</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/buhon4007">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<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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K1
<p>List elements of a research proposal including purpose, research question and research approach</p>
K2
<p>Identify practical considerations for proposing and implementing a research study</p>
K3
<p>Detail key research milestones and associated activities</p>
S1
<p>Determine required proposal elements consistent with a theoretical framework and methodological approach</p>
S2
<p>Assess the utility of research study designs with regard to research questions and evidence</p>
S3
<p>Construct project management techniques for completing the research on time, on budget and to required specifications</p>
A1
<p>Complete a research ethics application and research integrity training</p>
A2
<p>List requirements for an academic journal, review a selected paper and create a research pitch</p>
A3
<p>Develop and research proposal accounting for purpose while addressing practical requirements of time, cost and quality</p>
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<p>Ethics application - draft</p>
<p>Short answer</p>
<p>10 - 20%</p>
K2, K3, A1
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<p>Research journal paper review and research pitch</p>
<p>Report and presentation</p>
<p>20 - 30%</p>
K2, S2, A1
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<p>Research proposal plan</p>
<p>Interim Report</p>
<p>10 - 20%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2, A3
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<p>Research Proposal</p>
<p>Final report and presentation</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2, 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/buhon4007">View unit fees</a>
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