Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Please direct enquiries in the first instance to Health Research Ph:07 3138 4666 or Email: health.research@qut.edu.au

HLP102 Research Seminars provides an opportunity to develop skills to scope and focus on a research project and acquire knowledge and skills in project management and communication. As the Honours dissertation (submitted in HLP103) encompasses original research, attendance and presentation at seminars is an important preparatory period in the development of research skills. One of the key skills associated with research programs and the professional development of students is the ability to present research findings to peers and the wider scientific community.

Thus the purpose of this unit is to provide you with the opportunity to present a paper on your progress in the preparation of your dissertation. It is an opportunity to share ideas, problems, philosophical concerns, methods and technique issues, analysis and findings or any other issues relating to the scholarship and research that you are engaged in.

Aims

This unit supports the course objectives of educating you in a specific research area by providing a forum for discussing your research. It is intended that feedback from other students and staff will support work on the final draft of your dissertation.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. prepare and deliver a research presentation with supporting overheads and/or audiovisual material as required;
2. demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of your research project;
3. communicate ideas and findings effectively in a group setting.

In this way the generic capacity for effective oral communication will be developed.

Content

The content is in two parts:

1. presentation and attendance at seminars; and
2. attendance at seminars

You will be required to prepare and complete a seminar presentation as well as attend scheduled seminars as indicated by the School Honours Coordinator.

Research seminars are run in Semester 1 and Semester 2 and attendance should be during your semester of enrolment in HLP102. Students are expected to attend all seminars to enable them to participate fully in the seminar process.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

You should meet regularly with your supervisor. The format and frequency of these meetings will be at the discretion of your supervisor. You are required to attend seminars as approved by your School Honours Coordinator to foster knowledge of research and presentation skills. Seminars will be held throughout the semester and you will be advised of the dates well in advance.

The Honours seminar you present will be attended by supervisors, other members of academic staff and other students undertaking research within the School/Faculty.

Assessment

Your work will be assessed as Satisfactory [S] or Unsatisfactory [U].

Assessment name: Attendance at Research Seminar
Description: Students are expected to attend at least 5 research seminars during the semester. These seminars can be School/Faculty/University-based or IHBI-based and can include workshops, information sessions, student presentations or other activities as approved by the School Honours Coordinator.
Relates to objectives: 1-3
Weight: 5%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 13

Assessment name: Presentation
Description: Ongoing work with your supervisor will help you refine your thesis so you may identify key issues for your presentation (Formative assessment). Satisfactory completion requires you to prepare a short oral presentation (30 minutes) and present to a group of peers, staff and research students.
Relates to objectives: 1-3
Weight: 95%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: By week 13

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.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

As individually prescribed for each student. You may also be interested in the following sources regarding presentation skills:

Booher, D.D. (2003). Speak with confidence: powerful presentations that inform, inspire, and persuade [electronic resource, e-book]. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Fowler, H.R. & Aaron, J.E. (2002). The multimedia little, brown handbook [electronic resource, CD]. New York: Pearson Education.

Hatcher, C. & McCarthy, P. (2002). Speaking persuasively : the essential guide to giving dynamic presentations and speeches. St. Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin.

Shephard, K. (2005). Presenting at conferences, seminars and meetings. London: SAGE.

Timm, P.R. & Stead, J.A. (1996). Communication skills for business and professions. Upper Saddle River, NJ:Prentice Hall.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out-of-the-ordinary workplace health and safety issues 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: 13-Sep-2012