Unit Outline

In this unit, students will undertake an independent project requiring an investigation of an approved Humanities topic. Students will learn and demonstrate research skills in a multi-disciplinary cohort, but will also select and refine an individual research topic of their interest, within the expertise of a designated staff member in their discipline. They will meet regularly with this research supervisor to develop their approach and draft their written output. Students will be required to use a variety of media (e.g. oral, written, visual) to disseminate their research.

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	Identify and critically reflect on an appropriate area of scholarly interest within a Humanities discipline.
2	Locate and synthesize existing scholarship in this area and design a research question in relation to this body of work
3	Use a range of research strategies and methodologies to address this question, thereby increasing knowledge
4	Develop time and data management skills suited to independent research
5	Demonstrate proficiency in effective communication, using a range of media (e.g. written, oral, visual) to disseminate knowledge

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Alterations as a result of student feedback

There have been changes to the sequencing of learning materials.

Teaching arrangements


ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	Lecture (Online)	Pre-recorded lecture - one lecture per week for 7 weeks of semester	0.50	Study Period 7 times
	Seminar	One 90-minute seminar per week for 7 weeks of semester	1.50	Study Period 7 times
	Project	Two 50-minute group supervision meetings over the course of semester	1	Study Period 2 times
	Project	Three 30-minute individual supervision sessions over the course of semester	0.50	Study Period 3 times
Online	Lecture (Online)	Pre-recorded lecture - one lecture per week for 7 weeks of semester	0.50	Study Period 7 times
	Seminar	One 90-minute seminar per week for 7 weeks of semester	1.50	Study Period 7 times
	Project	Two 50-minute group supervision meetings over the course of semester	1	Study Period 2 times
	Project	Three 30-minute individual supervision sessions over the course of semseter	0.50	Study Period 3 times

Attendance / engagement expectations

If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.

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:	Project proposal	Week 5	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Research pitch and media article	Week 8	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Supervised research essay	Week 14	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:	Research project tasks	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Project proposal

Task Description:

Project proposal. See HUM311 on MyLO for Assessment Task details.

Task Length:

500 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and explain the scholarly aims and objectives of your research proposal.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Show proficiency in conducting bibliographical research.	LO2, LO3
3	Communicate effectively in written form using: a logical and appropriate structure, clear expression, and accurate written grammar, punctuation and spelling.	LO5
4	Referencing that conforms to the style appropriate to your discipline.	LO2, LO5

Assessment Task 2: Research pitch and media article

Task Description:

Research pitch and media article. See HUM311 on MyLO for Assessment Task details.

Task Length:

1250

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate the relevance of your research for the public.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Present your project in a clear and engaging style, which shows an awareness of the audience(s) that you are writing for, and genre required.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
3	Communicate effectively in written form using: a logical and appropriate structure, clear expression, and accurate written grammar, punctuation and spelling.	LO5

Assessment Task 3: Supervised research essay

Task Description:

Supervised research essay. See HUM311 on MyLO for Assessment Task details.

Task Length:

4000 words

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Design a research project that is: feasible in terms of length, scope and aims; identifies a suitable research problem and question/s; demonstrates advanced research design and delivery skills.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Communicate effectively in written form using: a logical and appropriate structure, clear expression, and accurate written grammar, punctuation and spelling.	LO5
3	Show proficiency in conducting research using contemporary humanities research methods.	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Use referencing that conforms to the style appropriate to your discipline.	LO2, LO5

Assessment Task 4: Research project tasks

Task Description:

Research project tasks, including contributions to supervision meetings, maintenance of meeting agendas and notes, submission of draft essay for supervisor feedback. You do not need to submit a final piece of work for this assessment but will be assessed throughout the semester by your disciplinary supervisor.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply organisational skills and project management capacity.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Practice appropriate and professional correspondence practices.	LO4, LO5
3	Show accountability in record keeping and timeline management.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.