Unit Outline

KIT402

ICT Research Dissertation A

Semester 1, 2024

Julian Dermoudy

School of Information and Communication Technology

College of Sciences and Engineering

CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

This unit is the first of two research project units. Students undertake research work under the supervision of a member of academic staff on a topic approved by the School, and produce a thesis document that reports and discusses the findings from this research and also give a formal presentation of their work.

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.	Select, adapt and apply ethical research processes and methodologies to plan and manage an independent ICT-related research project.
2.	Formulate a research question by reviewing literature relevant to your ICT research related topic.
3.	Document and communicate the research methodology and literature review in a written thesis.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Concurrent Pre-requisite	KIT401

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Unit updated to improve alignment with research supervisors.

Teaching arrangements


ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	Workshop	A structured real-time (i.e. synchronous) activity that involves a mix of presentation of new information/ideas/skills and guided activities related to that information/ideas/skills. All students are expected to attend.	2	Once only
	Other	A meeting between the student and supervisor(s) to discuss progress towards identified project milestones/outcomes.	0.50	1 time per fortnight
	Independent Learning	Student will work under the supervision of an ICT academic staff member to complete a written research thesis and presentation.	8	Weekly

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, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline, 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 Plan	Week 3	0 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Formal Presentation	Refer to Assessment Description	0 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Project Plan

Task Description:

Grade included with KIT403. This unit is the second of three research project units (KIT401, KIT402, and KIT403).

Students prepare a project plan outlining the research question, project timeline, methodology and objectives.

Task Length:

No more than 5 pages submitted as a PDF.

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Justify research question based on critical analysis of literature	LO2
2	Explain and justify the research methodology to answer the research questions	LO1
3	Use appropriate level of professional writing and clear presentation of research methodology and literature review	LO3
4	Select ethical research processes with appropriate methodologies	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Formal Presentation

Task Description:

Students will deliver a 20-minute presentation on their research questions, and literature review and methodology chapters of their thesis. This is due in week 12 if KIT402 and KIT403 are completed sequentially, and in week 6 if KIT402 and KIT403 are completed concurrently.

Task Length:

20 minutes + 10 minutes question time

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

0 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Appropriateness of progress against original project timeline and plan.	LO1, LO3
2	Explain and justify the research questions and methodology	LO1, LO2, LO3

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.