Unit Outline

This unit is undertaken at the end of the course. The unit is designed to consolidate the theoretical and practical advanced knowledge and skills that students have acquired throughout their postgraduate studies. Students propose and complete a capstone learning initiative through which they apply cognate discipline knowledge, problem-solving capability, applied research, and evaluation skills to develop an evidence-based solution to a contemporary topic relevant to their discipline and/or area of professional practice. Students may select initiatives or choose those identified by the unit coordinator depending on discipline availability and suitability. Before commencement your course coordinator must approve the topic.

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	Apply in-depth discipline knowledge to investigate a contemporary topic relevant to their discipline and/or area of professional practice.
2	Use evidence-based methods and strategies to inform, design, synthesise information and execute a capstone initiative.
3	Interpret findings and communicates proposed recommendations effectively to a professional audience.
4	Reflect critically on the translation of evidence into practice and/or policy.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Concurrent Pre-requisite	CAM720 or CAM638 and CAM530

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:	Initiative Proposal	Week 4	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Interim Report	Week 7	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Final Report	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Final Presentation	Week 13	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Initiative Proposal

Task Description:

Initiative Proposal
Develop a detailed proposal for a scholarly capstone initiative in your discipline and/or area of professional practice following discussion with your Course Coordinator.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Clarity of scope and rationale for the initiative	LO1, LO2, LO4
2	Description of key elements, including context, clear question or problem statement, theoretical perspectives, methodology and anticipated outcomes	LO1, LO2, LO4
3	Synthesis of contemporary literature and evidence in relation to the initiative	LO1, LO2
4	Communicate effectively in an appropriate format for the intended audience	LO1, LO2
5	Adhere to academic writing conventions and referencing	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 2: Interim Report

Task Description:

Provide an interim report detailing the progress, refinement of scope, anticipated issues and solutions, and ethical considerations.

Task Length:

15 minutes. 10-minute presentation with 5-minute question time

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Clear and logical presentation of progress	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Critical reflection on scope, feasibility, and potential impact of the initiative	LO1, LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Final Report

Task Description:

Final Report
The student will produce a tangible outcome that demonstrates the application of theory and evidence to their capstone initiative, relevant to their discipline and/or area of professional practice.

Task Length:

4000 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply established theories and knowledge to the initiative and make a scholarly contribution to your discipline and/or area of professional practice	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Synthesis of contemporary literature and evidence, interprets findings and makes relevant recommendations	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Communicate effectively in an appropriate format for the intended audience	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Critical Reflection on the experience, the initiative implications, and the impact on your discipline and/or professional practice	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
5	Adhere to academic writing conventions and referencing	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 4: Final Presentation

Task Description:

Present the output of the capstone initiative in an appropriate format and respond to questions on the topic from an academic and/or professional audience.

Task Length:

20 minutes. 12-minute presentation with 8-minute question time

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Clear and logical presentation of findings and recommendations	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
2	Critical reflection on experience and implications for discipline and/or professional practice	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
3	Communication appropriate to audience and purpose	LO1, LO2
4	Adhere to academic writing conventions and referencing	LO1, LO2

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.