EDUC 7055 - Research Communication
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 7055 Course Research Communication Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Online Quizzes; Summarising Assignment; Group Presentation; Individual Research Report Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Eszter Szenes
School of Education
The University of Adelaide
Nexus 10 Building, 10 Pulteney
Adelaide, 5005 SA
Email: eszter.szenes@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 manage the complexity of the research process and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources. 2 communicate verbally as appropriate in a variety of research contexts. 3 communicate in writing as appropriate in a variety of research contexts. 4 apply argument structure and appropriate academic critique in a variety of spoken and written genres. 5 communicate in accordance with the conventions of their discipline, using appropriate genre and linguistic resources. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 2, 4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 3, 4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
. Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no textbook for this course. Rather, students will be required to read selected articles, guidelines and notes on key communication issues covered in the course as appropriate.Recommended Resources
Additional course-related material is available through MyUni.Online Learning
Additional course-related material is available through MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course is built around a series of face-to-face workshops covering skills associated with the effective communication of complex ideas and developing other research skills related to research and project management skills, disciplinary literacies and knowledge-building, and improved written and verbal communication skills. The workshops are designed to provide intensive in-class practice in written and spoken research communication contexts. Related assignments are designed to consolidate the learning of key principles and development of research communication skills.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 3 hour seminar per week (x12) = 36 hours
1x 4 hour reading per week (x12) = 48 hours
Graded tasks = 72 hours
Total = 156Learning Activities Summary
The activities below will mostly take place according to this schedule, but the order may vary if we need to spend more time on a particular activity.
Schedule Week 1 Course Introduction: Managing the research process Week 2 Research ethics and academic integrity Week 3 Quoting, paraphrasing and summarising: Transforming knowledge Week 4 A critical approach to scholarship in the field Week 5 Research genres Week 6 Clearer writing: Grammar for researchers Week 7 Oral presentations and academic posters in your discipline Week 8 Critical reviews: purpose, structure, language resources Week 9 Reflective and ethical practice in your discipline Week 10 Group presentations Week 11 Group presentations Week 12 Group presentations Specific Course Requirements
Please note that this course has a mandatory attendance requirement of minimum 80% (unless you were granted special permission to arrive late or leave early due to a timetable clash). -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Online quizzes Formative and summative 15% 1, 3, 4 Summarising assignment Diagnostic, formative and summative 20% 1, 3, 4, 5 Group presentation and individual process log Summative 25% 1, 2, 4, 5 Individual research report Summative 40% 1, 3, 4, 5
All assignments should be submitted online through MyUni, using Turnitin where indicated.
All assignments must be submitted on the due date unless an extension has been granted. If you have a problem submitting your assignment on time, please talk to the lecturer in advance to see if an extension to the due date is possible.
Where possible, the lecturer will aim to give you feedback on each assignment within 14 days. Feedback will be provided via MyUni.Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment information
All assessments adhere to the University of Adelaide Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.
When you submit an assessment, you are declaring that your submission is your own original work that meets the requirements of Academic Integrity under the Academic Integrity Policy.
Late penalties
This course follows the Faculty of Arts lateness policy, which is recognised on the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics website.
For work that is late without formal extension, 2 marks will be deducted from the percentage mark for every day (or part thereof) the
work is late to a maximum of 7 days (including weekends and public holidays).
Days will count from 11:59 pm to 11:59 pm. For example, an assignment that is 3 days late: raw score of 80% - 6 marks lateness deduction = 74% final mark.For work with a formal extension, the lateness policy will apply from the extended due date.
Quizzes worth 5% submitted after the due date will receive 0.
Cut-off date: There will be a cut-off date for each assignment 7 days (including weekends and public holidays) after the original duedate unless otherwise stipulated on MyUni. Work will not be accepted after the cut-off date, and a mark of zero willautomatically be awarded for the assignment.
Extensions for coursework assignments
Extensions are granted on medical, compassionate or other special circumstances recognised under the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy.
The completed extension application form and any documentation (such as a medical or counsellor's certification) should be emailed to the contact listed on the form and submitted before the assessment due date. You will be notified of the result of your request.Assessment Detail
- Online quizzes: Students will complete three online quizzes related to key topics.
- Summarising assignment: Students will be asked to summarise and critique one journal article related to their discipline.
- Group presentation and individual process log: Students will deliver an in-person presentation, which critically analyses a contemporary issue/topic drawing on the academic research of their discipline. They will submit the PowerPoint slides as well as an individual process log detailing the responsibilities of each presenter.
- Individual research report: Each group member will write an individual research report on the group presentation topic, including a brief reflection on the groupwork process.
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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