INN700 Introduction to Research
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| Unit code: | INN700 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | (192cps in SV03 or SV04 or IV04 or IV05 or MV05 or MV06 or BV06 or BV07 or EV08 or EV07 or LV41) OR (admission into IV53 or IV57 or IV54 or IV59 or IV55 or IV52 or IV56 or IV51 or IV58 or IV60) OR (admission into IF49 or IF80 or IN10 or IN20 or IN28 or IN29 or IN27 or IN31). |
| Antirequisite(s): | ENN541 |
| Equivalent(s): | ITN100 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,816 |
| International unit fee | $5,352 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | INN700 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (192cps in SV03 or SV04 or IV04 or IV05 or MV05 or MV06 or BV06 or BV07 or EV08 or EV07 or LV41) OR (admission into IV53 or IV57 or IV54 or IV59 or IV55 or IV52 or IV56 or IV51 or IV58 or IV60) OR (admission into IF49 or IF80 or IN10 or IN20 or IN27 or IN31). |
| Equivalent: | ITN100 |
| Anti-requisite: | ENN541 |
| Coordinator: | Peter Bruza | p.bruza@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is aimed at students commencing a research project, a main purpose being to shepherd them through production of their first detailed research proposal/report in the topic area of their intended research, while also serving to orient them in their research efforts. Quality control and good project management are encouraged throughout the research project as is close attention to scope and issues management. Main items of assessment pertain to each student's unique, research project. Students review literature related to their research in depth and prepare a detailed proposal outlining the research problem, research question, research methodology, the significance of the research and the new knowledge that will be produced. There are guest speakers on information searching and research in industry.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Search research databases and evaluate scholarly literature.
- Identify a research problem and formulate a well-defined research question(s).
- Plan a research project aligned to an established methodology
- Analyse data using appropriate research methodologies
- Write a well-structured and credible research report linking problem, process and outcomes.
- Apply appropriate research protocols including consideration of First Nations Australians.
Content
This unit has been designed to provide foundational research knowledge and skills fundamental to research or evidence based professional work. Major topics include:
· the research process, including developing a research question, selecting an appropriate method, undestanding data collection and analysis;
· locating and critically evaluating relevant published research;
· ethical issues of researching in professional settings;
· the relationship between research and practice and the role of research and development for innovation and best practice in organisations;
· the role and value of research to individual practitioners and the broader professional community;
· and scholarly communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
The methods and protocols introduced by this unit will be contextualised for diverse populations including First Nation Australians.
Learning Approaches
The content of the unit is delivered through lectures, guest sessions, self-study, formal individual meetings, development of research project deliverables, formal presentations.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback is given through timely return of assignments with comments, individual/study group stream meetings, consultation and ongoing ready access to the lecturer or tutors throughout.
Assessment
Overview
Study Groups form in the tutorial week 4, commence week 5, and run through week 12. All main written assessment is submitted through Canvas. It is mandatory that all enrolled students present during the final week of semester. ALL assessment pertains to the student's own, unique research project.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Preliminary research report
The purpose of this assessment item is to provide you with the foundation of your research proposal by providing 1) the context of your given research topic and 2) a clear and concise research problem statement that has been justified by your analysis of the literature.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Student Presentation
This assessment item is in the form an individual student presentation covering the essential elements of your research proposal: research problem, research question, research methodology, research outcomes and the new knowledge to be generated by the proposed research.
Assessment: Research Report
This assessment item is in the form of a research report that describes your full research proposal based on the core elements: research problem, research question, research methodology, research outcomes and new knowledge.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
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
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no unusual health or safety risks associated with 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, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Apply advanced knowledge and skills and demonstrate research principles and methods to complete a research-based project
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Effectively use a range of communication skills to produce a set of research outputs both individually and collaboratively.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate professional reflective practices and accountability in scholarship and the research process including awareness of ethical and cultural responsibility.
Relates to: ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report
IN20 Master of Information Technology
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in at least one information technology discipline.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex IT problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, IT methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex IT systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of IT research principles and methods and their application to IT focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in IT professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: ULO5, Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the IT field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: ULO6, Student Presentation, Research Report
IN28 Master of Artificial Intelligence
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in Artificial Intelligence discipline.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex Artificial Intelligence problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, Artificial Intelligence methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex Artificial Intelligence systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of Artificial Intelligence research principles and methods and their application to Artificial Intelligence focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in Artificial Intelligence professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the Artificial Intelligence field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report
IN29 Master of Cyber Security
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in Cyber Security discipline.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex Cyber Security problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, Cyber Security methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex Cyber Security systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of Cyber Security research principles and methods and their application to Cyber Security focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in Cyber Security professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the Cyber Security field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report
IN31 Master of Data Science
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, and approaches in data science.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Skilfully use appropriate statistical, computational, and modelling techniques to derive insights from data to support decision-making.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically apply specialist problem-solving approaches to design, execute and produce data science solutions.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively and succinctly in oral, written and visual formats for diverse purposes and audiences.
Relates to: Research Report
LV41 Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Critically review, analyse and synthesise foundational knowledge in a broad range of biomedical discipline areas and in depth theoretical, technical and practical knowledge in specialised discipline areas.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate the cognitive skills required to find solutions to scientific problems.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report - Contribute effectively to biomedical projects, either as an individual or as a member of a team, by demonstrating professional behaviour and participating in continuous learning.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Research Report - Apply knowledge and skills to rapidly source, critically analyse and communicate biomedical science information using appropriate technologies.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Online
| Unit code: | INN700 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (192cps in SV03 or SV04 or IV04 or IV05 or MV05 or MV06 or BV06 or BV07 or EV08 or EV07 or LV41) OR (admission into IV53 or IV57 or IV54 or IV59 or IV55 or IV52 or IV56 or IV51 or IV58 or IV60) OR (admission into IF49 or IF80 or IN10 or IN20 or IN27 or IN31). |
| Equivalent: | ITN100 |
| Anti-requisite: | ENN541 |
Overview
This unit is aimed at students commencing a research project, a main purpose being to shepherd them through production of their first detailed research proposal/report in the topic area of their intended research, while also serving to orient them in their research efforts. Quality control and good project management are encouraged throughout the research project as is close attention to scope and issues management. Main items of assessment pertain to each student's unique, research project. Students review literature related to their research in depth and prepare a detailed proposal outlining the research problem, research question, research methodology, the significance of the research and the new knowledge that will be produced. There are guest speakers on information searching and research in industry.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Search research databases and evaluate scholarly literature.
- Identify a research problem and formulate a well-defined research question(s).
- Plan a research project aligned to an established methodology
- Analyse data using appropriate research methodologies
- Write a well-structured and credible research report linking problem, process and outcomes.
- Apply appropriate research protocols including consideration of First Nations Australians.
Content
This unit has been designed to provide foundational research knowledge and skills fundamental to research or evidence based professional work. Major topics include:
· the research process, including developing a research question, selecting an appropriate method, undestanding data collection and analysis;
· locating and critically evaluating relevant published research;
· ethical issues of researching in professional settings;
· the relationship between research and practice and the role of research and development for innovation and best practice in organisations;
· the role and value of research to individual practitioners and the broader professional community;
· and scholarly communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
The methods and protocols introduced by this unit will be contextualised for diverse populations including First Nation Australians.
Learning Approaches
The content of the unit is delivered through lectures, guest sessions, self-study, formal individual meetings, development of research project deliverables, formal presentations.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback is given through timely return of assignments with comments, individual/study group stream meetings, consultation and ongoing ready access to the lecturer or tutors throughout.
Assessment
Overview
Study Groups form in the tutorial week 4, commence week 5, and run through week 12. All main written assessment is submitted through Canvas. It is mandatory that all enrolled students present during the final week of semester. ALL assessment pertains to the student's own, unique research project.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Preliminary research report
The purpose of this assessment item is to provide you with the foundation of your research proposal by providing 1) the context of your given research topic and 2) a clear and concise research problem statement that has been justified by your analysis of the literature.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Student Presentation
This assessment item is in the form an individual student presentation covering the essential elements of your research proposal: research problem, research question, research methodology, research outcomes and the new knowledge to be generated by the proposed research.
Assessment: Research Report
This assessment item is in the form of a research report that describes your full research proposal based on the core elements: research problem, research question, research methodology, research outcomes and new knowledge.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
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
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no unusual health or safety risks associated with 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, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Apply advanced knowledge and skills and demonstrate research principles and methods to complete a research-based project
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Effectively use a range of communication skills to produce a set of research outputs both individually and collaboratively.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate professional reflective practices and accountability in scholarship and the research process including awareness of ethical and cultural responsibility.
Relates to: ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report
IN20 Master of Information Technology
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in at least one information technology discipline.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex IT problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, IT methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex IT systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of IT research principles and methods and their application to IT focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in IT professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: ULO5, Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the IT field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: ULO6, Student Presentation, Research Report
IN28 Master of Artificial Intelligence
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in Artificial Intelligence discipline.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex Artificial Intelligence problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, Artificial Intelligence methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex Artificial Intelligence systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of Artificial Intelligence research principles and methods and their application to Artificial Intelligence focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in Artificial Intelligence professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the Artificial Intelligence field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report
IN29 Master of Cyber Security
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in Cyber Security discipline.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex Cyber Security problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, Cyber Security methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex Cyber Security systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of Cyber Security research principles and methods and their application to Cyber Security focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in Cyber Security professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the Cyber Security field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report
IN31 Master of Data Science
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, and approaches in data science.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Skilfully use appropriate statistical, computational, and modelling techniques to derive insights from data to support decision-making.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically apply specialist problem-solving approaches to design, execute and produce data science solutions.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively and succinctly in oral, written and visual formats for diverse purposes and audiences.
Relates to: Research Report
LV41 Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Critically review, analyse and synthesise foundational knowledge in a broad range of biomedical discipline areas and in depth theoretical, technical and practical knowledge in specialised discipline areas.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate the cognitive skills required to find solutions to scientific problems.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report - Contribute effectively to biomedical projects, either as an individual or as a member of a team, by demonstrating professional behaviour and participating in continuous learning.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Research Report - Apply knowledge and skills to rapidly source, critically analyse and communicate biomedical science information using appropriate technologies.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | INN700 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (192cps in SV03 or SV04 or IV04 or IV05 or MV05 or MV06 or BV06 or BV07 or EV08 or EV07 or LV41) OR (admission into IV53 or IV57 or IV54 or IV59 or IV55 or IV52 or IV56 or IV51 or IV58 or IV60) OR (admission into IF49 or IF80 or IN10 or IN20 or IN28 or IN29 or IN27 or IN31). |
| Equivalent: | ITN100 |
| Anti-requisite: | ENN541 |
| Coordinator: | Peter Bruza | p.bruza@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is aimed at students commencing a research project, a main purpose being to shepherd them through production of their first detailed research proposal/report in the topic area of their intended research, while also serving to orient them in their research efforts. Quality control and good project management are encouraged throughout the research project as is close attention to scope and issues management. Main items of assessment pertain to each student's unique, research project. Students review literature related to their research in depth and prepare a detailed proposal outlining the research problem, research question, research methodology, the significance of the research and the new knowledge that will be produced. There are guest speakers on information searching and research in industry.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Search research databases and evaluate scholarly literature.
- Identify a research problem and formulate a well-defined research question(s).
- Plan a research project aligned to an established methodology
- Analyse data using appropriate research methodologies
- Write a well-structured and credible research report linking problem, process and outcomes.
- Apply appropriate research protocols including consideration of First Nations Australians.
Content
This unit has been designed to provide foundational research knowledge and skills fundamental to research or evidence based professional work. Major topics include:
· the research process, including developing a research question, selecting an appropriate method, undestanding data collection and analysis;
· locating and critically evaluating relevant published research;
· ethical issues of researching in professional settings;
· the relationship between research and practice and the role of research and development for innovation and best practice in organisations;
· the role and value of research to individual practitioners and the broader professional community;
· and scholarly communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
The methods and protocols introduced by this unit will be contextualised for diverse populations including First Nation Australians.
Learning Approaches
The content of the unit is delivered through lectures, guest sessions, self-study, formal individual meetings, development of research project deliverables, formal presentations.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback is given through timely return of assignments with comments, individual/study group stream meetings, consultation and ongoing ready access to the lecturer or tutors throughout.
Assessment
Overview
Study Groups form in the tutorial week 4, commence week 5, and run through week 12. All main written assessment is submitted through Canvas. It is mandatory that all enrolled students present during the final week of semester. ALL assessment pertains to the student's own, unique research project.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Preliminary research report
The purpose of this assessment item is to provide you with the foundation of your research proposal by providing 1) the context of your given research topic and 2) a clear and concise research problem statement that has been justified by your analysis of the literature.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Student Presentation
This assessment item is in the form an individual student presentation covering the essential elements of your research proposal: research problem, research question, research methodology, research outcomes and the new knowledge to be generated by the proposed research.
Assessment: Research Report
This assessment item is in the form of a research report that describes your full research proposal based on the core elements: research problem, research question, research methodology, research outcomes and new knowledge.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
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
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no unusual health or safety risks associated with 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, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Apply advanced knowledge and skills and demonstrate research principles and methods to complete a research-based project
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Effectively use a range of communication skills to produce a set of research outputs both individually and collaboratively.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate professional reflective practices and accountability in scholarship and the research process including awareness of ethical and cultural responsibility.
Relates to: ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report
IN20 Master of Information Technology
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in at least one information technology discipline.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex IT problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, IT methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex IT systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of IT research principles and methods and their application to IT focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in IT professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: ULO5, Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the IT field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: ULO6, Student Presentation, Research Report
IN28 Master of Artificial Intelligence
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in Artificial Intelligence discipline.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex Artificial Intelligence problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, Artificial Intelligence methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex Artificial Intelligence systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of Artificial Intelligence research principles and methods and their application to Artificial Intelligence focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in Artificial Intelligence professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the Artificial Intelligence field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report
IN29 Master of Cyber Security
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in Cyber Security discipline.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex Cyber Security problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, Cyber Security methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex Cyber Security systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of Cyber Security research principles and methods and their application to Cyber Security focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in Cyber Security professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the Cyber Security field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report
IN31 Master of Data Science
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, and approaches in data science.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Skilfully use appropriate statistical, computational, and modelling techniques to derive insights from data to support decision-making.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically apply specialist problem-solving approaches to design, execute and produce data science solutions.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively and succinctly in oral, written and visual formats for diverse purposes and audiences.
Relates to: Research Report
LV41 Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Critically review, analyse and synthesise foundational knowledge in a broad range of biomedical discipline areas and in depth theoretical, technical and practical knowledge in specialised discipline areas.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate the cognitive skills required to find solutions to scientific problems.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report - Contribute effectively to biomedical projects, either as an individual or as a member of a team, by demonstrating professional behaviour and participating in continuous learning.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Research Report - Apply knowledge and skills to rapidly source, critically analyse and communicate biomedical science information using appropriate technologies.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | INN700 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | (192cps in SV03 or SV04 or IV04 or IV05 or MV05 or MV06 or BV06 or BV07 or EV08 or EV07 or LV41) OR (admission into IV53 or IV57 or IV54 or IV59 or IV55 or IV52 or IV56 or IV51 or IV58 or IV60) OR (admission into IF49 or IF80 or IN10 or IN20 or IN28 or IN29 or IN27 or IN31). |
| Equivalent: | ITN100 |
| Anti-requisite: | ENN541 |
Overview
This unit is aimed at students commencing a research project, a main purpose being to shepherd them through production of their first detailed research proposal/report in the topic area of their intended research, while also serving to orient them in their research efforts. Quality control and good project management are encouraged throughout the research project as is close attention to scope and issues management. Main items of assessment pertain to each student's unique, research project. Students review literature related to their research in depth and prepare a detailed proposal outlining the research problem, research question, research methodology, the significance of the research and the new knowledge that will be produced. There are guest speakers on information searching and research in industry.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Search research databases and evaluate scholarly literature.
- Identify a research problem and formulate a well-defined research question(s).
- Plan a research project aligned to an established methodology
- Analyse data using appropriate research methodologies
- Write a well-structured and credible research report linking problem, process and outcomes.
- Apply appropriate research protocols including consideration of First Nations Australians.
Content
This unit has been designed to provide foundational research knowledge and skills fundamental to research or evidence based professional work. Major topics include:
· the research process, including developing a research question, selecting an appropriate method, undestanding data collection and analysis;
· locating and critically evaluating relevant published research;
· ethical issues of researching in professional settings;
· the relationship between research and practice and the role of research and development for innovation and best practice in organisations;
· the role and value of research to individual practitioners and the broader professional community;
· and scholarly communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
The methods and protocols introduced by this unit will be contextualised for diverse populations including First Nation Australians.
Learning Approaches
The content of the unit is delivered through lectures, guest sessions, self-study, formal individual meetings, development of research project deliverables, formal presentations.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback is given through timely return of assignments with comments, individual/study group stream meetings, consultation and ongoing ready access to the lecturer or tutors throughout.
Assessment
Overview
Study Groups form in the tutorial week 4, commence week 5, and run through week 12. All main written assessment is submitted through Canvas. It is mandatory that all enrolled students present during the final week of semester. ALL assessment pertains to the student's own, unique research project.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Preliminary research report
The purpose of this assessment item is to provide you with the foundation of your research proposal by providing 1) the context of your given research topic and 2) a clear and concise research problem statement that has been justified by your analysis of the literature.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Student Presentation
This assessment item is in the form an individual student presentation covering the essential elements of your research proposal: research problem, research question, research methodology, research outcomes and the new knowledge to be generated by the proposed research.
Assessment: Research Report
This assessment item is in the form of a research report that describes your full research proposal based on the core elements: research problem, research question, research methodology, research outcomes and new knowledge.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
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
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no unusual health or safety risks associated with 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, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Apply advanced knowledge and skills and demonstrate research principles and methods to complete a research-based project
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Effectively use a range of communication skills to produce a set of research outputs both individually and collaboratively.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate professional reflective practices and accountability in scholarship and the research process including awareness of ethical and cultural responsibility.
Relates to: ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report
IN20 Master of Information Technology
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in at least one information technology discipline.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex IT problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, IT methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex IT systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of IT research principles and methods and their application to IT focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, ULO5, Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in IT professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: ULO5, Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the IT field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: ULO6, Student Presentation, Research Report
IN28 Master of Artificial Intelligence
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in Artificial Intelligence discipline.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex Artificial Intelligence problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, Artificial Intelligence methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex Artificial Intelligence systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of Artificial Intelligence research principles and methods and their application to Artificial Intelligence focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in Artificial Intelligence professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the Artificial Intelligence field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report
IN29 Master of Cyber Security
- Demonstrate advanced specialist IT knowledge in Cyber Security discipline.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically analyse complex Cyber Security problems and opportunities and use creativity and problem-solving skills to generate innovative and novel solutions that are convincingly justified.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Integrate advanced, industry-best practice, Cyber Security methods, tools and techniques to develop and implement complex Cyber Security systems, processes and/or software.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate knowledge of Cyber Security research principles and methods and their application to Cyber Security focused, real-world scholarly or professional projects.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively in Cyber Security professional and scholarly contexts to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, visual and oral formats.
Relates to: Research Report - Create positive change through critically reflecting upon and actioning responses to the social, cultural, ethical, sustainability, legal and accessibility issues in the Cyber Security field, including how they relate to First Nations Australians and diverse populations.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report
IN31 Master of Data Science
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, and approaches in data science.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Skilfully use appropriate statistical, computational, and modelling techniques to derive insights from data to support decision-making.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation - Critically apply specialist problem-solving approaches to design, execute and produce data science solutions.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Communicate effectively and succinctly in oral, written and visual formats for diverse purposes and audiences.
Relates to: Research Report
LV41 Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Critically review, analyse and synthesise foundational knowledge in a broad range of biomedical discipline areas and in depth theoretical, technical and practical knowledge in specialised discipline areas.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report - Demonstrate the cognitive skills required to find solutions to scientific problems.
Relates to: Student Presentation, Research Report - Contribute effectively to biomedical projects, either as an individual or as a member of a team, by demonstrating professional behaviour and participating in continuous learning.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Research Report - Apply knowledge and skills to rapidly source, critically analyse and communicate biomedical science information using appropriate technologies.
Relates to: Preliminary research report, Student Presentation, Research Report