IFH403-2 IT Honours Research Project-2
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| Unit code: | IFH403-2 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | IFH403-1. IFH403-2 may be studied in the same teaching period as IFH403-1. |
| Equivalent(s): | IFN403-2 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $5,640 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | IFH403-2 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | IFH403-1. IFH403-2 may be studied in the same teaching period as IFH403-1. |
| Equivalent: | IFN403-2 |
Overview
This is the capstone unit for the IT Honours degree that introduces the necessary skills in research. It enables students of Honours degree to start planning and researching a well-defined project with specific outcomes within a precisely defined project plan. This unit draws together the theory, practice and discipline fundamentals that have been covered in the Bachelor's degree as well as the knowledge gained in Introduction to Research (INN700). It prepares students for a career in industry or for further Higher Degree Research studies. In this unit, the research project is developed further, following the work done in IFH403-1. The research project will be developed further and completed in IFH403-3 and IFH403-4.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate independent collection, analysis and synthesis of data and information in a research project in a discipline related context.
- Employ logical and sound judgement for informed decision-making.
- Apply independent research to identify evidence-based solutions for complex problems.
- Communicate and justify your research to diverse audiences.
- Reflect on your research and project management practices relevant to academic and professional practice.
Content
The content of this unit will include aspects of research design, research methodology, project management, discipline knowledge, data analysis, report writing, and presentation.
The project is an integrated research exercise wherein you will execute independent research and document it by means of a written thesis in a style commensurate with the field. A conference will take place towards the end of the unit and you will be provided with the opportunity to present your research at the conference.
Specific content of the unit may include, according to the project topic:
- Research philosophy and practicalities.
- Data collection and analysis specific to the research field.
- Synthesis of your research with the discipline literature.
- Problem solving.
- Writing, editing and presenting your research.
- Ethics, health and safety and professional integrity.
Learning Approaches
Research Project is a unit in which students are required to continue and complete independent research in consultation with a supervisor. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with their supervisor.
Ongoing use of study groups for support and reciprocal learning is encouraged. The collaborative working models introduced in the Introduction to Research (INN700) unit will be utilised through the study groups and will be included in the reflective journal. You will keep your reflective journals up to date as you continue to monitor and manage the research and project implementation process.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive ongoing feedback on your work, both formative and summative. This will include peer-to-peer learning and feedback from your project supervisor. Feedback will be provided in both oral and written formats. Your examiners will also provide feedback during the thesis and presentation assessments.
Assessment
Overview
Teaching staff will discuss with you the most appropriate strategies and milestones to be achieved throughout the semester based on your research topic. Drafts of sections of your final output will be formatively assessed throughout the semester, the feedback, and your responses to it, will be included in your reflective journal.
Assessment in this unit comprises three tasks designed to measure your research development against the unit learning outcomes: a Research Project, an Oral Presentation, and a reflective journal documenting your journey. Collectively, these assessments provide a holistic view of your learning and growth throughout the unit, which is primarily formative in nature.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale and S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project (research)
Format variable for difference disciplines, could take form of thesis, research paper, case study, design, creative work, model, simulation.
Assessment: Oral Presentation
Abstract submittal to a conference committee for a presentation on your research project.
Assessment: Reflective Journal
Compile your ongoing project management processes, decision resolution models, comments and responses from research drafts/presentations and reflections as a critical researcher into a journal.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There is no prescribed text for this unit. Students will be directed to a range of resource material that will be related to their discipline and the process involved in academic research and writing.
Risk Assessment Statement
If you undertake a project, either individually or in a group, you may in conjunction with your QUT project supervisor, be required to complete and submit a Risk Assessment of your project activities in the Faculty of Science Health and Safety (HSE) hub. For further information go to Health, safety and environment for research students - QUT Students
Additionally, if you undertake an industry project, either individually or in a group, you must ensure that the QUT project partner agreement is completed, respect confidentiality, be aware of any intellectual property requirements for the project and comply with workplace health and safety requirements, (either at QUT or at worksite). For further information please refer to the Work Integrated Learning - QUT Students webpage.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.IN10 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
- Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge in one or more IT discipline area(s) and knowledge of research methods, principles and practices.
Relates to: Project (research), Oral Presentation - Critically analyse and evaluate IT challenges and/or opportunities, applying advanced knowledge and skills, research methodologies and higher order thinking to plan and execute a substantial independent IT research-based project utilising a range of digital tools including Al.
Relates to: Project (research), Oral Presentation, Reflective Journal - Effectively use scholarly and professional communication skills to produce a set of research outputs, independently and collaboratively, for IT professionals and academic audiences.
Relates to: Project (research), Oral Presentation - Apply professional reflective practices throughout the research process, demonstrating accountability, integrity, and awareness of the broader social, ethical, and cultural implications of IT research.
Relates to: Reflective Journal
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | IFH403-2 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | IFH403-1. IFH403-2 may be studied in the same teaching period as IFH403-1. |
| Equivalent: | IFN403-2 |
Overview
This is the capstone unit for the IT Honours degree that introduces the necessary skills in research. It enables students of Honours degree to start planning and researching a well-defined project with specific outcomes within a precisely defined project plan. This unit draws together the theory, practice and discipline fundamentals that have been covered in the Bachelor's degree as well as the knowledge gained in Introduction to Research (INN700). It prepares students for a career in industry or for further Higher Degree Research studies. In this unit, the research project is developed further, following the work done in IFH403-1. The research project will be developed further and completed in IFH403-3 and IFH403-4.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate independent collection, analysis and synthesis of data and information in a research project in a discipline related context.
- Employ logical and sound judgement for informed decision-making.
- Apply independent research to identify evidence-based solutions for complex problems.
- Communicate and justify your research to diverse audiences.
- Reflect on your research and project management practices relevant to academic and professional practice.
Content
The content of this unit will include aspects of research design, research methodology, project management, discipline knowledge, data analysis, report writing, and presentation.
The project is an integrated research exercise wherein you will execute independent research and document it by means of a written thesis in a style commensurate with the field. A conference will take place towards the end of the unit and you will be provided with the opportunity to present your research at the conference.
Specific content of the unit may include, according to the project topic:
- Research philosophy and practicalities.
- Data collection and analysis specific to the research field.
- Synthesis of your research with the discipline literature.
- Problem solving.
- Writing, editing and presenting your research.
- Ethics, health and safety and professional integrity.
Learning Approaches
Research Project is a unit in which students are required to continue and complete independent research in consultation with a supervisor. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with their supervisor.
Ongoing use of study groups for support and reciprocal learning is encouraged. The collaborative working models introduced in the Introduction to Research (INN700) unit will be utilised through the study groups and will be included in the reflective journal. You will keep your reflective journals up to date as you continue to monitor and manage the research and project implementation process.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive ongoing feedback on your work, both formative and summative. This will include peer-to-peer learning and feedback from your project supervisor. Feedback will be provided in both oral and written formats. Your examiners will also provide feedback during the thesis and presentation assessments.
Assessment
Overview
Teaching staff will discuss with you the most appropriate strategies and milestones to be achieved throughout the semester based on your research topic. Drafts of sections of your final output will be formatively assessed throughout the semester, the feedback, and your responses to it, will be included in your reflective journal.
Assessment in this unit comprises three tasks designed to measure your research development against the unit learning outcomes: a Research Project, an Oral Presentation, and a reflective journal documenting your journey. Collectively, these assessments provide a holistic view of your learning and growth throughout the unit, which is primarily formative in nature.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale and S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Project (research)
Format variable for difference disciplines, could take form of thesis, research paper, case study, design, creative work, model, simulation.
Assessment: Oral Presentation
Abstract submittal to a conference committee for a presentation on your research project.
Assessment: Reflective Journal
Compile your ongoing project management processes, decision resolution models, comments and responses from research drafts/presentations and reflections as a critical researcher into a journal.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There is no prescribed text for this unit. Students will be directed to a range of resource material that will be related to their discipline and the process involved in academic research and writing.
Risk Assessment Statement
If you undertake a project, either individually or in a group, you may in conjunction with your QUT project supervisor, be required to complete and submit a Risk Assessment of your project activities in the Faculty of Science Health and Safety (HSE) hub. For further information go to Health, safety and environment for research students - QUT Students
Additionally, if you undertake an industry project, either individually or in a group, you must ensure that the QUT project partner agreement is completed, respect confidentiality, be aware of any intellectual property requirements for the project and comply with workplace health and safety requirements, (either at QUT or at worksite). For further information please refer to the Work Integrated Learning - QUT Students webpage.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.IN10 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
- Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge in one or more IT discipline area(s) and knowledge of research methods, principles and practices.
Relates to: Project (research), Oral Presentation - Critically analyse and evaluate IT challenges and/or opportunities, applying advanced knowledge and skills, research methodologies and higher order thinking to plan and execute a substantial independent IT research-based project utilising a range of digital tools including Al.
Relates to: Project (research), Oral Presentation, Reflective Journal - Effectively use scholarly and professional communication skills to produce a set of research outputs, independently and collaboratively, for IT professionals and academic audiences.
Relates to: Project (research), Oral Presentation - Apply professional reflective practices throughout the research process, demonstrating accountability, integrity, and awareness of the broader social, ethical, and cultural implications of IT research.
Relates to: Reflective Journal