SLE761 - Research Planning and Communication

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Jim Rookes

Trimester 2 Unit Chair:

Jim Rookes

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

2 x 1 hour classes per week.

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

Learning experiences are via CloudDeakin.

Content

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the principles of academic writing and broad presentation skills in science communication, along with developing an understanding of a range of topics related to research planning which include; scientific research policies and procedures, accessing scientific literature, research project planning, ethics and integrity. Students will also will gain an understanding of intellectual property and research commercialisation.

Assessment

Problem solving tasks and essay (15% each) 30%, poster 30%, research proposal project 40%.

Unit Fee Information

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