School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Workplace Integrated Learning: Written Project Proposal
  • Unit Code

    BPA3115
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Sharon Leigh MATTHEWS

Description

The unit provides supervisory guidance for the first and development stage of a major research project into the student's chosen area of research. It is the first of two consecutive units that provide an opportunity for students to choose and refine a topic for research including the preparation of a formal written project proposal that articulates the research for an academic context. The research can be an entirely theoretical or historical study, or it can be a plan for research that relates to a correlating practical project. Students will develop and understanding of how to design and appropriate research approach or methodology and how to select and analyse appropriate resources including books, articles and artworks, as appropriate.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PAD3105, PAD3115

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Design a research project delineating a topic of inquiry and related research questions.
  2. Conduct a literature review.
  3. Critically examine selected resources in relation to the chosen research area.
  4. Plan an appropriate research methodology or approach.
  5. Communicate complex ideas clearly and convincingly in an academic context.

Unit Content

  1. Written communication.
  2. Presentation of a comprehensive research proposal.
  3. Literature Review and choosing resources.
  4. Research Methodology in an academic context.
  5. Protocols applicable to sound and consistent referencing.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

Independent study with supervision.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPreparatory assignments40%
ProjectResearch project proposal60%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPreparatory assignments40%
ProjectResearch project proposal60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Workplace Integrated Learning: Written Project Proposal
  • Unit Code

    BPA3115
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Sharon Leigh MATTHEWS

Description

The unit provides supervisory guidance for the first and development stage of a major research project into the student's chosen area of research. It is the first of two consecutive units that provide an opportunity for students to choose and refine a topic for research including the preparation of a formal written project proposal that articulates the research for an academic context. The research can be an entirely theoretical or historical study, or it can be a plan for research that relates to a correlating practical project. Students will develop and understanding of how to design and appropriate research approach or methodology and how to select and analyse appropriate resources including books, articles and artworks, as appropriate.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PAD3105, PAD3115

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Design a research project delineating a topic of inquiry and related research questions.
  2. Conduct a literature review.
  3. Critically examine selected resources in relation to the chosen research area.
  4. Plan an appropriate research methodology or approach.
  5. Communicate complex ideas clearly and convincingly in an academic context.

Unit Content

  1. Written communication.
  2. Presentation of a comprehensive research proposal.
  3. Literature Review and choosing resources.
  4. Research Methodology in an academic context.
  5. Protocols applicable to sound and consistent referencing.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

Independent study with supervision.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPreparatory assignments40%
ProjectResearch project proposal60%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPreparatory assignments40%
ProjectResearch project proposal60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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