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AFIN8064 – Research Project B
2020 – Session 2, Infrequent attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Timothy Kyng
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
AFAS863 or AFIN8063
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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 is designed to be preceded by AFIN8063, in which the student commences the individual research project in applied finance, actuarial studies, business analytics, or a related area. Students will further advance their research project, by developing a research model, undertaking qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of data, and concluding the project. The integrated overall research project for the combined units is expected to be 12,000-15,000 words. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Outline a sound research framework on which to identify and select data.
- ULO2: Undertake a qualitative or quantitative analysis of the data chosen, inclusive of critical reasoning and argumentation.
- ULO3: Apply good academic research practice, including the ability to source and appropriately acknowledge sources and references.
- ULO4: Write up a conclusion to the research project with reference to how the project and its findings contribute to enhancing existing literature within the field.
General Assessment Information
Assessment criteria for all assessment tasks will be provided on the unit iLearn site.
It is the responsibility of students to view their marks for each within-session-assessment on iLearn within 20 days of posting. If there are any discrepancies, students must contact the unit convenor immediately. Failure to do so will mean that queries received after the release of final results regarding assessment tasks (not including the final exam mark) will not be addressed.
Late submissions and extensions
Tasks 10% or less – No extensions will be granted. Students who have not submitted the task prior to the deadline will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved.
Tasks above 10% - No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved. No submission will be accepted after solutions have been posted.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Research Project | 60% | No | Week 7 |
| Qualitative and/or Quantitative Data Analysis | 40% | No | During University Examination Period |
Research Project
Assessment Type 1: Thesis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 75 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 60%
The research project constitutes a written thesis of 12,000 to 15,000 words, which includes a comprehensive literature review, a theoretical framework, a sound research model, results based on the qualitative or quantitative data analysis and a conclusion reflecting the findings which contribute to the existing literature.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Outline a sound research framework on which to identify and select data.
- Undertake a qualitative or quantitative analysis of the data chosen, inclusive of critical reasoning and argumentation.
- Apply good academic research practice, including the ability to source and appropriately acknowledge sources and references.
- Write up a conclusion to the research project with reference to how the project and its findings contribute to enhancing existing literature within the field.
Qualitative and/or Quantitative Data Analysis
Assessment Type 1: Thesis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 75 hours
Due: During University Examination Period
Weighting: 40%
Students will further advance their research project, begun in AFIN8063, by developing a research model and undertaking qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of data.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Outline a sound research framework on which to identify and select data.
- Undertake a qualitative or quantitative analysis of the data chosen, inclusive of critical reasoning and argumentation.
- Apply good academic research practice, including the ability to source and appropriately acknowledge sources and references.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
The supervisor (lecturer) of this research project will maintain communication with the student at least once per fortnight to discuss any questions the student might have about the research project and check on the student's progress. The communication will be done in person if the situation permits, otherwise it will be done via zoom or phone. The student can also email the supervisor (lecturer) any time should he/she has any questions related to the research project.
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