IFN403-2 IT Honours Research Project-2
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| Unit code: | IFN403-2 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | IFN403-1. IFN403-2 may be studied in the same teaching period as IFN403-1. |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,788 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | IFN403-2 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | IFN403-1. IFN403-2 may be studied in the same teaching period as IFN403-1. |
| Coordinators: | Yi Lu | yt.lu@qut.edu.au Kanika Goel | k.goel@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is a research project and introduces the necessary skills in research. It enables students of Honors degree to start planning and researching a well-defined project with specific outcomes within a precisely defined project plan. In this unit, the research project is developed further, following the work done in IFN403-1. The research project will be developed further and completed in IFN403-3 and IFN403-4.
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 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 either present at the conference or submit a poster presentation of your research.
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 Foundations of Research 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
Feedback on formative and summative assessment items will be provided through meetings with teaching staff and peer review in study groups.
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.
The timing, weighting and type of assessment may change, depending on the advanced topic taught in any given semester. It is expected that the assessment will be both formative and summative in nature as your project will be finalised and assessed in this semester following on from your learning in the previous semester unit (IFN403-1).
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: Poster Presentation
Abstract submittal to a conference committee for a presentation. For either an oral presentation or a poster 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
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
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.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing SEF students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.
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 discipline area(s) and knowledge of research methods, principles and practices.
Relates to: ULO1, Project (research), Poster Presentation - Apply advanced knowledge and skills and demonstrate research principles and methods to complete a research-based project
Relates to: ULO2, Project (research), Poster Presentation - Effectively use a range of communication skills to produce a set of research outputs both individually and collaboratively.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Project (research), Poster Presentation - Demonstrate professional reflective practices and accountability in scholarship and the research process including awareness of ethical and cultural responsibility.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO5, Project (research), Poster Presentation, Reflective Journal
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | IFN403-2 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | IFN403-1. IFN403-2 may be studied in the same teaching period as IFN403-1. |
| Coordinators: | Yi Lu | yt.lu@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is a research project and introduces the necessary skills in research. It enables students of Honors degree to start planning and researching a well-defined project with specific outcomes within a precisely defined project plan. In this unit, the research project is developed further, following the work done in IFN403-1. The research project will be developed further and completed in IFN403-3 and IFN403-4.
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 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 either present at the conference or submit a poster presentation of your research.
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 Foundations of Research 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
Feedback on formative and summative assessment items will be provided through meetings with teaching staff and peer review in study groups.
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.
The timing, weighting and type of assessment may change, depending on the advanced topic taught in any given semester. It is expected that the assessment will be both formative and summative in nature as your project will be finalised and assessed in this semester following on from your learning in the previous semester unit (IFN403-1).
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: Poster Presentation
Abstract submittal to a conference committee for a presentation. For either an oral presentation or a poster 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
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
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.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing SEF students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.
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 discipline area(s) and knowledge of research methods, principles and practices.
Relates to: ULO1, Project (research), Poster Presentation - Apply advanced knowledge and skills and demonstrate research principles and methods to complete a research-based project
Relates to: ULO2, Project (research), Poster Presentation - Effectively use a range of communication skills to produce a set of research outputs both individually and collaboratively.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Project (research), Poster Presentation - Demonstrate professional reflective practices and accountability in scholarship and the research process including awareness of ethical and cultural responsibility.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO5, Project (research), Poster Presentation, Reflective Journal