Available in 2024
Course code

EPHUMA135

Units

10 units

Level

level

Course handbook

Description

Research in Action allows students to pursue their passion for their discipline by completing an independent research project on an issue of interest to them. Undertaking this project and engaging with the core learning in this course will allow students to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to research methodologies, research processes, and a range of academic literacies including producing and communicating research in appropriate academic formats. This course will also prompt students to consider the ethical implications of research and the connection between theory and action research. This allows students to demonstrate the skills of analysis and critical thinking that underpins all scholarship and active citizenship. These skills and key learning areas will assist students in participating in future undergraduate studies regardless of their degree destination.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Online

  • Semester 2 - 2024
  • Enabling Summer 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Apply academic research processes and methodologies to the development of an independent research project at a foundational level.

2. Critically analyse primary and secondary information in order to support an argument at a foundational level.

3. Apply effective academic writing and speaking skills to demonstrate an understanding of research processes.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of academic literacies, including referencing and academic integrity, in the construction of foundational level academic texts.


Content

  • Research methodologies (understanding how research is performed)
  • Research methods and processes (understanding how research data is gathered)
  • Academic literacies including producing written and verbal texts in accordance with academic conventions and academic integrity requirements
  • Ethics of action research and the role of the researcher
  • Engaging with theory and secondary literature

Assessment items

Portfolio: Research Skills Portfolio

Presentation: Oral Presentation

Report: Research Report


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Online

Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Self-Directed learning is equivalent to face-to-face contact hours. It involves engagement with course materials that are delivered at a time that suits you via short videos, course notes, podcasts, readings and other activities.
Tutorial-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 1

Enabling Summer 2024 - Online

Course outline