MPP822 - Research in Practice
Unit details
Year: | 2023 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne) |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
Previously coded as: | MPP701 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Michael Polonsky |
Prerequisite: | For students enrolled in M820 or M900: Nil Otherwise: Must have a course WAM equal to or greater than 70% |
Corequisite: | Nil |
Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3 seminar per week. |
Content
This practical unit offers a step-by-step guide on how to successfully conduct a research project, from choosing a topic to presenting your results. The unit is divided into sections on preparing and planning your research project, undertaking the research, and communicating the results. Examples of real research problems and practical solutions will be offered to bring to life the design and management of a research project.
ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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ULO1 | Present original ideas and propositions and the ways they build on existing bodies of theoretical and applied knowledge to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences | GLO1:Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO2 | Evaluate the appropriateness of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to investigate a researchable problem that addresses a contemporary business-related issue | GLO5: Problem solving |
ULO3 | Contribute to own and others’ learning through asking and answering questions and providing feedback that extends and challenges others’ thinking and skill development | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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Assessment 1: (Individual) Written submission Part A: (Individual) Problem-based written assessment Part B: (Individual) Problem-based written assessment | Part A: 2000 words Part B: 2000 words | Part A: 25% Part B: 25% | Part A: Information not yet available Part B: Information not yet available |
Assessment 2: (Individual) In-class presentation: research paper critique | 25 minutes | 30% | Information not yet available |
Assessment 3: (Individual) Problem-based written assessment | 2000 words | 20% | Information not yet available |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
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