Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Julian Droogan
Peita Richards
Contact via peita.richards@mq.edu.au
PICT Offices, Level 2, Y3A
By Appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MPICT Or PGDipPICT or PGCertPICT or MIntSecStud or PGDipIntSecStud or PGCertIntSecStud or MPICTMIntSecSt
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit teaches students how to select an academically-disciplined research topic and identify and locate the essential primary and secondary source materials. The student is then instructed how to organise and assess this material by completing a primary and secondary source literature review. Finally, the student is taught how to structure and express in writing an academic argument on the thesis topic.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
SUBMITTING ASSESSMENT TASKS
All assessment tasks are to be submitted, marked and returned electronically. This will only happen through the unit iLearn site.
Assessment tasks must be submitted either as a PDF or MS word document by the due date.
All assessment tasks will be subject to a 'TurnitIn' review as an automatic part of the submission process.
The granting of extensions of up to one week are at the discretion of the unit convenor. Any requests for extensions must be made in writing before the due date for the submission of the assessment task. Extensions beyond one week are subject to special consideration. The policy for this is detailed under Policy and Procedures.
LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS
There is a penalty for the the late submission of assessment tasks. If an assignment is submitted late it will initially be marked as if it had been submitted on time. However, 5%of the weighting allocated for the assignment will then be deducted from the mark the student initially achieves in the assessment task for each day it is late. For example if the assessment task's weighting is 20, 1.00 mark per day will be deducted from the initial mark given per day it is late ie a task initially given 15/20 but which is submitted four days late will lose 4 x 1.00 marks. That means 15/20-4marks=11/20. It is this second mark which will be recorded in gradebook.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Weekly Quizzes | 20% | Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Research Proposal | 30% | Week 7, Semester 2, 2014 |
Research Essay | 50% | Week 11, Semester 2, 2014 |
Due: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Weighting: 20%
Weekly Quizzes
Due: Week 7, Semester 2, 2014
Weighting: 30%
Research Proposal
Due: Week 11, Semester 2, 2014
Weighting: 50%
Research Essay
The unit convenor will be available, either via email, phone or in person to answer queries about the research process or assessment submission.
REQUIRED READINGS
There are no prescribed texts or materials for this unit.
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Personal PC and internet access are essential for this unit. Basic computer skills and skills in word processing are also a requirement.
The unit can only be accessed by enrolled students online through http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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