1. Knowledge and ability, and confidence to participate effectively in scholarly discourse about music and culture, and about research, especially in relation to Indigenous contexts, including the ability to identify and articulate controversial issues, and differing understandings and points of view.
2. Knowledge and ability to formulate and articulate simple Research Questions and Research Problems based on identified needs, and to design and implement an effective Research Plan outlining methods and pathways to their solutions.
3. Ability to select and use appropriate methods to collect, critically analyse, interpret and evaluate research information/data from a variety of sources.
4. Knowledge and ability to organize, summarise, synthesise and integrate new information and knowledge, including the use of Information & Communication Technologies.
5. Confident ability to communicate knowledge and the processes used to generate it, through preparing and presenting verbal and written Research Reports and other formal academic means of delivery.
6. Confident ability and understanding of the need to collect and use information ethically and legally.

Class notes, reading materials and web links provided in class and through MyUni https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login/ 

University of Adelaide Library website
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library 

Online Music Resources Guide
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music 

CASM Web resources
http://music.adelaide.edu.au/casm/resources/SelectedEdRes.pdf 

Referencing Guides
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/content.php?pid=411678&sid=3365050 
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/academic_writing

Writing Centre Learning Guides
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/learning_guides/ 

Course outlines, assignments, reading materials, web links as well as staff-student communications and course progress feedback are provided through MyUni https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login/ 

This course consists of weekly interactive, seminar-style classes for the learning of disciplinary knowledge and skills, and Research Forums that provide a shared learning environment for Research Studies I & Research Studies II students. Research Forum sessions will be used for guest lectures, student presentations, shared lectures, research method workshops, supported work sessions on formative tasks, supported completion of summative research tasks.

Learning/Teaching strategies include lecture-style presentations, film viewing sessions, small-group work, student presentations, group discussions, field trips (e.g. to local archives, libraries, performances), presentations by Indigenous research-active lecturers (to be scheduled – see MyUni), presentations by visiting lecturers from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara community.

In addition to attending the timetabled seminars and assessment tutorials, students are expected to undertake private study for an average of at least four hours per week consisting of assignment work, homework tasks, reviewing lecture notes, and continuous revision including revision for tests and examinations.

Application of learning
It is expected that students will make every effort to apply learned knowledge and skills in this course to all aspects of their program of studies at CASM.

Attendance & participation incl. non-graded class exercises 10%,
formative
LO 1-6

Research Journal Reflection 10%
summative
LO 4
Date due: 

Research-in-progress verbal report 30%
summative
LO 2,5,6
Date due:  (see MyUni for individual schedule)

Survey of Research Literature 50%
summative
LO 1,3,4,5
Date due: 

For details of the assessment criteria for individual tasks please see the criteria sheets and/or marking schemes provided with each assessment component.

Students are required to attend 100% classes in this course, and to participate fully in all tasks and activities offered in the classes. It is a formal requirement to attend a minimum of 70% of all classes in this course to achieve a Pass or above grade. It is expected that students will satisfactorily complete all in-class tasks and activities as scheduled, and submit all formal assignment work by the due date.

Assessment in this course is based on attendance at and participation in both the Seminars and Tutorial components, and satisfactory completion of assigned tasks relevant to the key topics listed below.

Attendance & non-graded class assignments 10%, formative, LO 1-6
Attendance alone is not regarded as active participation. The Assessment Criteria for attendance and participation in this course are as follows: a) Punctual attendance at class, and remaining for the full duration of the class; b) Preparation for classes - including set readings and completion of exercises; c) Active participation in all learning activities to the best of one’s ability, including non-graded assessment tasks; d) Constructive contribution to the class learning environment, including active engagement in learning processes through active listening, note-taking, contribution to discussion, contribution to group activities, undertaking guided learning tasks, and seeking clarification where needed, leading to satisfactory completion of formative guided class tasks and activities. Students should actively engage in all learning tasks and activities and attempt each task and/or activity to the best of their ability. Take home reading and tasks are also to be completed to the best of the student’s ability.

Research Journal Reflection 10%, summative, LO 4
Assesses the capacity and professional discipline required to maintain the systematic and fit-for-purpose use of a Research Journal as an integral part of the research process, and to be able to monitor and reflect analytically & critically on that use.

Verbal Research-in-Progress Presentation 30%, summative, LO 2,5,6
Assesses the ability and knowledge to construct and present a verbal Research-in-Progress report consistent with Level 2 or greater RSD skills and standards

Survey of Research Literature 50%, summative, LO 1,4,5
Assesses the ability and knowledge to prepare a selected literature survey relevant to an identified area of research inquiry.

All assessable work in this course should be submitted in person to the course lecturer. The only exception to this is where the assessment task specifies electronic return. All assessment tasks must be submitted by the due date.

MODIFIED ARRANGEMENTS FOR COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT
For details about University policy regarding additional and replacement assessment provisions, please see: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/700/ and http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/ 

Please also refer to the CASM Foundation Year Academic Handbook for further details on Discretionary Pass Categories and Additional and Replacement Assessment provisions.

Assessment Task Extension Provisions
Each assessment task must be submitted by the due date. Where a student is unable to complete an assignment by the due date, and wishes to apply for an extension to the due date, they are required to complete the CASM Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Form A - Application for Assessment Task Extension, and submit the form to the course lecturer concerned within 5 business days before the due date, or within 5 business days of the extenuating conditions arising. The form must then be signed by the CASM Head of Programs.

Extensions for submission of assessment tasks will only be granted where there are exceptional circumstances (Medical OR Compassionate OR Extenuating Circumstances) that have prevented the student from completing the assignment by the due date (eg. Approved Leave). Official written evidence or support from a professional qualified to assess the student is required. Extensions will not normally be granted for periods beyond 10 working days, or the last day on which teaching may occur in the relevant teaching period, whichever is earlier.

Replacement Examination
A replacement examination will be available to eligible students whose capacity to demonstrate their true level of competence in a final examination was, is or will be seriously impaired because of medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances.

Requests for replacement examinations on Medical and/or Compassionate and/or Extenuating Circumstances grounds must be made by completing the relevant CASM Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Form with supporting documentation, and submitting this to the CASM Head of Programs within 5 business days of the communication of final results.

Final Mark Additional Assessment
Additional or replacement assessment on Academic Grounds is automatically available to students who have achieved a final mark of 45-49%. Permission for additional assessment is normally only granted for students who have met the attendance requirements of the course and who have completed (not necessarily passed) the required assessment tasks throughout the teaching year. Please note under these provisions the final assessment task will be weighed at more than 20% of the total course assessment.

Requests for additional replacement assessment on Medical and/or Compassionate and/or Extenuating Circumstances grounds must be made by completing CASM Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Form D, with supporting documentation, and submitting this to the CASM Head of Programs within 5 business days of the communication of final results.

Exceptions: In certain circumstances, the CASM Examiners’ Committee, in consultation with the Course Coordinator, may grant modified arrangements where a student’s underlying mark is below 45% (ie. Completion of Program Offer - CASM Bridging Program).

Please note: The maximum mark/grade for a course for which an Additional Assessment is granted is 50 Pass or Non-Graded Pass in accord with the University’s approved Mark and Grade Schemes

For specific rules relating to these and other requirements, and for further details regarding attendance and assessment requirements, and additional assessment requirements and provisions, please see the CASM Foundation Year Academic Handbook.

REDEMPTION POLICY
Resubmission of Assessment Tasks: Assessment tasks in this course are both formative and summative. Students who submit an assignment task and receive a fail mark should undertake to resubmit the assignment to improve their mark. Resubmission of work should take place within two weeks of notification of failing the assignment. Requests for resubmission of assignments must be made to the course lecturer concerned and must be made within one week of notification of receipt of the fail mark. As a general rule, a maximum of two resubmissions are permitted for each individual component.

ASSIGNMENT PLAGIARISM STATEMENT
All submitted assignment tasks must be accompanied by a completed and signed CASM Assignment Plagiarism Statement. This is a legal requirement. Copies of the blue CASM Assignment Cover Sheet & Plagiarism Statement are available to students in Room 603, and are also available from the CASM Office upon request.

WORD PROCESSING OF WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
All submitted assessable written assignment work in this course must be word-processed unless otherwise instructed. Students who may have a difficulty in meeting this requirement should speak with the course lecturer.

PENALTIES FOR LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS
Penalties for late submission without approved extension, will apply at the rate of 5% (deducted from the overall final mark for the individual assessment task per day), up to a maximum of 20% - ie. 4 days and over. Please note that this can result in a Fail Grade for the particular component.

STUDENT COPIES OF ALL SUBMITTED WORK
Students are reminded to keep their own copy of all submitted work for their personal records.

ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK
Students receive regular feedback on their academic progress in this course, including in relation to meeting the attendance requirements and in relation to each assessed task. In addition to the feedback on each individual assessed task, students also receive a comprehensive mid-year written Progress Report outlining their progress to date. Students may make an appointment to meet with the course lecturer to discuss their individual progress. Turn-around time on return of assessments will be a maximum of four weeks.