AGRIBUS 7062A - Research Project Part 2 - Theoretical Frameworks and Research Design

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 2 - 2021

The purpose of the Research Project is to enable students to analyse real-world agribusiness problems or opportunities. The assessment of the Research Project will have oral and written components taking into account the students' workload and participation at workshops organised by the Centre for Global Food and Resources. Students apply and utilise the appropriate conceptual and theoretical models and skills developed through their participation in AGRIBUS 7061 to address the relevant issue or opportunity identified in their proposal. Students will be aligned to an appropriate academic supervisor, and throughout the course students are required to attend workshops and meet regularly with their supervisor to ensure a successful completion of the research project. Given the diversity of the project types, subject to the supervisor's approval students can present the project report in the form of a traditional academic paper or a formal business report. Whilst the structure of the Research Project Report can be different between projects, students are expected to follow the guidelines and discuss with their supervisors if a modification of the Report structure is needed.

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Course Details

Course Code	AGRIBUS 7062A
Course	Research Project Part 2 - Theoretical Frameworks and Research Design
Coordinating Unit	Centre for Global Food & Resources
Term	Trimester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Contact	Includes in-class time and individual supervision
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Successful completion or enrolment in AGRIBUS 7061
Assessment	Written report, presentation, participation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Patrick O'Connor

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

The emphasis of this course is on application. On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Identify literature relevant to the subject of investigation.
2. Source, interpret, evaluate and analyse primary and/or secondary data.
3. Draw and justify conclusions from this analysis.
4. Present research findings and conclusions in an academically-appropriate manner.

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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2, 3, 4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 3, 4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	2, 3, 4
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	3, 4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

There are no required resources or readings to complete ahead of this course.

Recommended Resources

Not applicable – this will be discussed further in the workshops. See MyUni Research Project guidelines document.

Online Learning

Some of the content for this course may be offered online.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This is a continuing course, linked to 7062B – where the assessment for the courses will be due. See 7062B course site for full assessment details.
The basis for this research project is the proposal completed in AGRIBUS 7061. Students will be assigned supervisors to help guide them through their research project. To meet the requirements for this course, students must meet regularly with their supervisor (and the lecturer if needed) to ensure that they are on track and progressing their research project. Assistance from the supervisor may include advice about research design, writing, presentations and (light) final report editing.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students are expected to attend all workshops and approximately 360 non-contact hours to study the full 9 unit course. It is highly advisable that students engage with the lecturer/supervisor during the trimester in face-to-face meetings aimed at working through the draft proposal and any questions that arise along that process.

Learning Activities Summary

As a continuing course, there is no formal assessment for this course. All major assessment will be due in the AGRIBUS 7062B delivery period (usually Trimester 3).

Specific Course Requirements

None.

Small Group Discovery Experience

There is scope for students to work in small groups, under agreement with the lecturer and Program Director. If students wish to pursue this option, their project must be suitable for multiple researchers and agreed to at the proposal stage (ideally).

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

Again, note that all assessment for the course is due in AGRIBUS 7062B (usually in Trimester 3 each year). However, in that teaching period the following assessment will fall due:

Assessment Task	Task Type	Length	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Written Report	Individual	8000 words	70%	1,2,3,4
Student presentation	Individual	10 minutes	15%	1,2,3,4
Supervisor Assessment	Individual	Ongoing	15%	1
Total			100%

For specific due dates and assessment detail please see MyUni. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that they are progressing well toward these assessment goals throughout the AGRIBUS 7062A teaching period, and that they are meeting any supervisor expectations or agreed commitments.

Assessment Related Requirements

None.

Assessment Detail

See AGRIBUS 7062B course website on MyUni for full assessment details. As a continuing course, the full assessment will be expected as a major part of that course, but where your effort during the teaching period for AGRIBUS 7062A will contribute significantly to your assessment outcomes.

Submission

The course is a continuing mode of delivery, and thus all assessment is due in AGRIBUS 7062B (usually in Trimester 3).

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

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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