Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Kamila Walker
Contact via 02 9850 7014
W6A.322
Tuesdays 12:00pm to 13:00pm
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
PLH324
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This distance education unit adopts an active research-based learning format and emphasizes skills and abilities in critical analytical reading, interpretive analysis, and research in the field of Polish studies. Students will devise and individually research their own topic under the supervision/guidance of a staff member from the Polish Studies program. The research topic must be approved by the unit convenor. Students will conduct extensive research and produce an essay of 5,000 words in Polish or 6,000 words in English. Topics can be chosen from the fields of Polish literature, language and culture.
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Research essay will be assessed on the originality of approach to the question; quality of argument; extent of scholarly research and an effective incorporation of research material; correct and consistent method of acknowledging sources; expression and presentation.
Detailed grading standards (such as rubrics) are provided in the iLearn unit.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Detailed Research Essay Plan | 30% | Week 6 |
Final Research Essay | 70% | Week 14 |
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 30%
Detailed Research Essay Plan
Due: Week 14
Weighting: 70%
Final Research Essay of 5,000 words in Polish or 6,000 words in English
There are no classes in this unit.
Students are required to devise their own research question on any aspect of literature, language or culture in the field of Polish studies, in consultation with the convenor.
Students should discuss their proposed research question with the convenor, and send a title together with a 2-3 sentence description outlining its focus, no later than Week 2 of the session. The convenor’s decision will be based on available staff expertise and will involve the appointment of an appropriate supervisor for the research project.
Students are expected to consult with their supervisor every fortnight to provide an update on progress and to seek guidance if required.
Relevant resources to the research topic should be located at the Macquarie Library and on the internet or other public libraries. Macquarie Library holds an extensive collection of monographs and journals, many of which are also available online. In exceptional circumstances, items can be obtained through interlibrary loan. For more information on the library and its print and on-line resources, see http://www.mq.edu.au/library.
Google Scholar (http://scholar.google.com), which can be accessed directly from Macquarie library, may be an appropriate starting point for the search of relevant literature, as other search engines are likely to return too many hits. An excessive number of hits on Google Scholar is generally indicative of a research topic which is too broad and must be narrowed down.
Please use your initiative and read widely when preparing your research essay. Start with a subject and keyword search on the Macquarie Library catalogue (e.g. ‘positivism’, ‘literary form’, ‘genre’), then search for your items and other useful sources within relevant texts. It may be appropriate to personalize your search by Resource Type, Publication Date, Collection, Language, Genre and so on.
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
For technical support go to: http://mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/informatics/help
For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm
Computing skills required for this unit are limited to word processing skills and familiarity with the access and use of internet resources.
There are no classes in this unit. Regular contact with their supervisor (on average fortnightly) will ensure that students remain focused on their chosen topic, and that their research activities (based on extensive reading) are concentrated on a deeper rather than wider level of knowledge.
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
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.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/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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.
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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