AIX494 - Research Communication
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online, Community Based Delivery (CBD)* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Tanya King |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in A400, A401 |
| Prerequisite: | AIX493 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per trimester in Week 2 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 5 x 3-hour online seminars per trimester in Week 2 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Note:*Community Based Delivery (CBD): only for students of the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation NIKERI Institute (located at the Waurn Ponds campus) | |
Content
This unit requires students to present their thesis research in a variety of ways (other than the thesis) for academic and non-academic audiences. The unit trains students in verbal and written forms of communication relevant to their discipline, and to academic and public life.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Present research in writing to a non-specialist audience in a compelling manner | GLO2: Communication GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Give constructive critique to peers | GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO3 | Respond constructively, verbally, to critique from peers | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO4 | Understand and effectively navigate academic publication avenues | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication |
| ULO5 | Identify and effectively navigate appropriate outlets for presentation of research to non-academic audiences | GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO6 | Verbally present research to a non-specialist audience in a compelling manner | GLO2: Communication GLO8: Global citizenship |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Writing Exercise | 1000 words | 25% | Week 2 |
| Assessment 2: Research and Writing Exercises | 1800 words | 45% | Week 10 |
| Assessment 3: 2 x Verbal Presentation of Research | 6-minutes 3-minutes | 30% | Week 2 and End-of-Unit Assessment Period |
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
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
To fully engage with Deakin's learning experiences, students must be able to access and use internet-connected devices as outlined in computing requirements at Deakin.
To support student success at Deakin, we have a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) learning environment that acknowledges that students and educators bring with them the digital tools they regularly use to complete academic tasks. These tools stay with you beyond the classroom, helping you to keep learning, explore ideas more deeply, and connect with knowledge in ways that matter to you.
Students requiring a loan device should visit our Loan Laptop webpage or students requiring longer-term assistance should visit our Student Financial Assistance webpage.
Unit Fee Information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current Students website.