Units
Confirmation of Candidature Seminar
Unit code: NRN102
Contact hours:
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
This unit includes a public seminar plus an extensive discussion period designed to provide positive feedback from staff and students on the proposed research project. The presentation should be designed in conjunction with the supervisor and include background to the project area, specific objectives of the proposed project, methodology to be followed and possible outcomes. The seminar should normally be presented after the project outline has been developed and before any significant amount of research has been undertaken.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The purpose of this seminar is to assess the candidate's ability to complete the proposed program in the set time period. The candidate will be required to demonstrate that the project design and implementation can satisfy the research objectives and meet the relevant time frames.
Aims
To assist students in developing and realising a research design and research plan.
Objectives
Students who complete this unit should:
Have had their research design and research plan assessed by academics and students working in related fields.
Have obtained the necessary feedback to ensure that their experimental design is relevant and rigorous and can be achieved within the set timeframe.
Have gained experience at presenting their proposed work to a scientific audience.
Content
A public seminar that includes: background to the project area, specific objectives of the proposed project, methodology to be followed and possible outcomes.
An extended discussion period that provides the student with sufficient detail to amend the experimental design if necessary.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
The seminar will be designed in conjunction with the supervisor. To benefit from feedback, the seminar should be presented at the completion of Year 1 (full-time) but before the major research has commenced. An additional seminar may be required if significant changes to the original experimental design are identified in the first seminar.
Assessment
Assessment will take the form of student negotiated tasks in consultation with supervisory and/or academic staff.Feedback will be provided both verbally and in written form. Additional feedback can be sought through the unit coordinator.
Assessment name:
Presentation (Oral or Group)
Description:
Public seminar 100%. Assessment is on a 7 point scale. The seminar will be assessed by three independent internal referees with reference to the following criteria: specificity of objectives, appropriateness of design to objectives, appropriateness of methodology to objectives, appropriateness of analysis to expected data types, identification of possible outcomes, presentation.
Relates to objectives:
All
Weight:
100%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
See Blackboard Site
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
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Resource materials
Texts:
Research literature.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 29-Oct-2012
