Unit Outline

Major Projects Part A and B are the final part of your Masters degree that provide an opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of original, independent research, building on and focussed on the topic or topics that are of particular interest to you and which you wish to explore in greater depth. The Major Project can take the form of either an empirical research project, analysis of an existing dataset, a systematic review of the literature, or a critical-interpretative analysis of existing knowledge within the student's specialist field. Major Projects can be carried out in the workplace if appropriate and with agreement.

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	Generate questions/aims/hypotheses based on experience, expertise and literature.
2	Collect and record information/ data from self-selected sources, choosing or devising an appropriate methodology with self-structured guidelines.
3	Evaluate information/data and inquiry process rigorously using self-generated criteria based on experience, expertise and the literature, and reflect insightfully to renew others’ processes.
4	Organise information/data using self-determined structures and management of processes (including team function).
5	Analyse and synthesise information/data to generalise or abstract knowledge that addresses self-or-group-identified gaps in understanding.
6	Select appropriate language and genre to extend the knowledge of a range of audiences and apply innovatively the knowledge developed to multiple contexts.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	At least 100 credit points of study at 400 level or above including CAM720

Alterations as a result of student feedback

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 Status Report	Week 13	20 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Presentation (assessed in CAM724)	Week 13	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
Assessment Task 3:	Draft manuscript (assessed in CAM724)	Week 13	60 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Project Status Report

Task Description:

Project Status Report (with GANTT chart), written
assessment

Task Length:

<3000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Project summary – includes a well justified and articulated research question; needs assessment/study rationale; and a well-considered hypothesis or aim.	LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Manuscript – identification and justification of relevant target journal/s; manuscript progress.	LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Ethics – progress, issues and solutions, and security of records.	LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Data collection – consideration of appropriate and applicable data collection methods; status of data collection, including issues and solutions.	LO2, LO3, LO4
5	Demonstration of ability to develop, organise and complete research project.	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Presentation (assessed in CAM724)

Task Description:

Presentation of findings, oral presentation recorded on PowerPoint slides with audio.

Task Length:

10 minutes

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Introduction – includes a description of the overall structure of the presentation, creates interest in the topic.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
2	Content – presented logically with clarity of ideas.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
3	Arrangement – good use of presentation tools without distracting from key messages; clear expression of ideas and concepts.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
4	Delivery – clear and appropriate language used throughout with good engagement of audience.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
5	Referencing and acknowledgements – accurate referencing in line with academic requirements; clear acknowledgements.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6

Assessment Task 3: Draft manuscript (assessed in CAM724)

Task Description:

Draft manuscript with supporting appendices

Task Length:

Word count based on target journal requirements

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

60 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The draft manuscript should be ready to submit to the chosen journal. The manuscript is assessed against the criteria for publication set out in the author guidelines of the chosen journal.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.