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IAS312 - Communication Studies Research Project

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Communications

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Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit supports a program of independent study where students focus on a particular area of interest and through a process of research and project development produce either a research paper or creative portfolio in communication studies, media-focussed writing or equivalent audio-visual production. Students are required to discuss their chosen topic with the lecturer prior to commencement of the semester.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Apply research skills to identify and develop a communications research topic.
2.	Analyse and evaluate relevant literature.
3.	Independently construct an argument or narrative.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Project Proposal (500 words)	10%	1,2
2.	Research Project Draft (1,500 words or equivalent)	30%	1,2,3
3.	Research Project (3,500 words or equivalent)	60%	2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2024	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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