Unit of Study EDUC4015 Research Proposal (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

Hons Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

SCU College
Placement

No

Unit description

This unit leads students through the processes required to plan and initiate an independent research project that will make an original contribution to knowledge in their discipline. Students are required to conduct a literature review on a chosen topic within their discipline and develop a research proposal.

Unit content

Students are required to work independently on their chosen research topic under the guidance of their academic supervisor.

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Online	Term3	Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

Critically review and evaluate literature relevant to a research topic in your discipline area using a thematic approach.

Develop appropriate aims, scope and methodology for a proposed industry research project to address an identified gap in existing knowledge in your discipline area.

Present a coherent written proposal that describes the background, aims, rationale, methodology and anticipated innovative solutions and outcomes for your proposed industry research project.

Consult with stakeholders to identify the resources and approvals needed to successfully complete a research project.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Proposal	60%
Literature review	30%
Annotated bibliography	10%

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