Unit Outline

This unit provides you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in core units to a significant research project in a relevant setting. It provides you with the opportunity to apply appropriate research techniques to a contemporary management issue. You should have already developed a research proposal in a prior unit. In this unit you will undertake the collection and analysis of research data for the production of a research article and poster.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Develop and justify a research project in finance and economics.
2.	Implement and interpret research findings in the context of current finance and economics issues and contemporary theory.
3.	Formulate recommendations for the translation of research findings into finance and economics impact.
4.	Communicate research findings in written and verbal forms to academic audience.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	BAA704 AND BAA710

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To Be Determined

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Research Paper (Part 1)	Week 4	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Research Paper (Part 2)	Week 11	45 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Poster Presentation	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Research Paper (Part 1)

Task Description:

The task of the production of a journal article has been separated into two assessments.
In this assessment, you are required to write the Introduction and Methods sections of your article. You must demonstrate that you have grounded your research study in the contemporary literature of the discipline, and that you have used a rigorous research design.
Your Introduction and Methods sections should be aligned with the journal requirements.

Task Length:

1,750 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Choose and discuss relevant contemporary literature of the project.	LO1
2	The background comprehensively summarises the body of knowledge, highlighting the gap in the knowledge.	LO2
3	Discuss the objective/s of the project.	LO1
4	Justify the methods employed in the study.	LO1
5	Comply with research integrity issues, including ethics approval, consent, data management, and confidentiality.	LO1
6	The structure of the paper meets the standard academic conventions.	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Research Paper (Part 2)

Task Description:

The task of the production of a journal article has been separated into two assessments.
For this assessment, you are required to write the complete journal article. Whilst you will be required to make changes to the Introduction and Methods sections, these will not be marked.
You will now present your results and discuss the significance of your findings to address the research problem. You should formulate recommendations for the translation of research findings, grounded in the research findings. The article should have a strong conclusion, including recommendations for future research.
Your article should be aligned with the journal requirements.

Task Length:

3,000 – 5,000 words, depending on the journal requirements for a research paper.

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Estimate the results using the chosen methodology.	LO2
2	Explain the research findings analysis supported with relevant tables and figures.	LO2
3	Justify the significance of the findings with evidence from literature.	LO3
4	Formulate recommendations for the translation of the research findings.	LO3
5	Conclude the research project with future recommendations.	LO3
6	Present the research paper in a well written academic standard.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Poster Presentation

Task Description:

You are required to develop a one-page poster and present your poster in a 5-minute talk to a panel of discipline experts.
The poster should include a summary of all sections of your journal article. It should be presented in a one-page PowerPoint slide. It should meet the poster guidelines outlined on MyLO and be uploaded to MyLO by the due date..
You should present your study, with a focus on the findings and how they address the research problem. You will only have 5-minutes to present your findings, and then a 10-minute question time.

Task Length:

1 PowerPoint slide; 5-minutes presentation and 10 minutes questions and answers from the panel

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critique research findings.	LO2
2	Discuss and defend the key findings of your research.	LO3
3	Present the poster in a professional standard.	LO4
4	Respond to the questions from the panel.	LO4
5	Discuss the objectives of the project and summarise the key literature.	LO1

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.