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School: Science

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

    Information Technology Research Proposal 3

  • Unit Code

    CSI7106

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit focuses on the development of an Information Technology research proposal, in which the scope of the research will be presented along with the research questions, data collection methods and the overall design of the research.Students will formally present their research proposal to a gathering of staff, the research supervisor(s) and their peers.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSI6107, CSI6217

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Formulate a plan for how the research will be undertaken and over what period.
  2. Identify the contribution the research proposal will have in the broad context of the field being investigated.
  3. Lead a discussion of the research proposal in terms of its perceived strengths and weaknesses.
  4. Specify the various steps involved in the process of developing an information technology research proposal.
  5. Synthesis the research questions contained in the proposal in terms of background, significance of the research and prevailing literature in the field.

Unit Content

  1. Creating a presentation outlining the research proposal.
  2. Dealing with questions for the audience.
  3. Developing presentation handouts.
  4. Identifying key aspects of research proposal.
  5. Planning the research proposal.
  6. Presentation formatting.
  7. Rehearsing the presentation.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Work in this unit is based primarily on consultation with the student's research supervisor(s) to develop a presentation of the student's research proposal.

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Presentation ^Research proposal presentation
ONLINE
TypeDescription
Presentation ^Research proposal presentation

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Laskowski, L. (2012). Painless presentations: the proven, stress-free way to successful public speaking. New York, NY: Wiley.
  • Carter, M. (2012). Designing science presentations: a visual guide to figures, papers, slides, posters, and more. New York, NY: Elsevier Science.

Other References

  • Latest edition of the Edith Cowan University Postgraduate Handbook. Latest edition of the ECU Graduate School publication: Doctoral & Masters by Research Handbook. Information for Candidates and Supervisors.

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: Science

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

    Information Technology Research Proposal 3

  • Unit Code

    CSI7106

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit focuses on the development of an Information Technology research proposal, in which the scope of the research will be presented along with the research questions, data collection methods and the overall design of the research.Students will formally present their research proposal to a gathering of staff, the research supervisor(s) and their peers.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CSI6107, CSI6217

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Formulate a plan for how the research will be undertaken and over what period.
  2. Identify the contribution the research proposal will have in the broad context of the field being investigated.
  3. Lead a discussion of the research proposal in terms of its perceived strengths and weaknesses.
  4. Specify the various steps involved in the process of developing an information technology research proposal.
  5. Synthesis the research questions contained in the proposal in terms of background, significance of the research and prevailing literature in the field.

Unit Content

  1. Creating a presentation outlining the research proposal.
  2. Dealing with questions for the audience.
  3. Developing presentation handouts.
  4. Identifying key aspects of research proposal.
  5. Planning the research proposal.
  6. Presentation formatting.
  7. Rehearsing the presentation.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Work in this unit is based primarily on consultation with the student's research supervisor(s) to develop a presentation of the student's research proposal.

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Presentation ^Research proposal presentation
ONLINE
TypeDescription
Presentation ^Research proposal presentation

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Laskowski, L. (2012). Painless presentations: the proven, stress-free way to successful public speaking. New York, NY: Wiley.
  • Carter, M. (2012). Designing science presentations: a visual guide to figures, papers, slides, posters, and more. New York, NY: Elsevier Science.

Other References

  • Latest edition of the Edith Cowan University Postgraduate Handbook. Latest edition of the ECU Graduate School publication: Doctoral & Masters by Research Handbook. Information for Candidates and Supervisors.

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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