University of Technology Sydney

32934 Research Project

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UTS: Information Technology: Professional Practice and Leadership
Credit points: 12 cp

Subject level:

Postgraduate

Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 32931 Technology Research Methods
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 32932 Management Research Project AND 32933 Research Project

Description

Students undertake research that involves a substantial investigation independently under the supervision of a member of academic staff. Students apply research methods and approaches to solve significant problems using ICT technologies. The subject is examined on the quality of research outcomes, a written report, an oral presentation and management of the project work.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1. Conceptualize, design, plan and implement research in the student's field of study and practice. (C.1)
2. Apply at least one research method. (D.1)
3. write a research report in appropriate format and style, including the research background, design, implementation, results and conclusions to an audience of peers and staff. (E.1)
4. Give an oral presentation on the research background, design, implementation, results and consclusions to an audience of peers and staff. (E.1)

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):

  • Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design thinking and decision-making methodologies in new contexts or to novel problems, to explore, test, analyse and synthesise complex ideas, theories or concepts. (C.1)
  • Technically Proficient: FEIT graduates apply theoretical, conceptual, software and physical tools and advanced discipline knowledge to research, evaluate and predict future performance of systems characterised by complexity. (D.1)
  • Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating autonomously within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)

Teaching and learning strategies

The subject is independent and self-motivated work by the participant, assisted by the participant's individual project supervisor and the subject co-ordinator. There are no formal classes in this subject.

Content (topics)

The participant will undertake a project consisting of a significant research component in a selected ICT disicplinary area. The project will be:

  • of direct interest to the participant;
  • of value to the participant's professional development; and
  • consistent with the participant's professional career goals.

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Research Report

Intent:

This task offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their competence in developing a tangible solution for a chosen research problem in ICT related areas.

Objective(s):

This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs):

1, 2 and 3

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):

C.1, D.1 and E.1

Type: Report
Groupwork: Individual
Weight: 50%

Assessment task 2: Oral Presentation

Intent:

This item is provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their competence in oral communication.

Objective(s):

This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs):

4

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):

E.1

Type: Presentation
Groupwork: Individual
Weight: 40%

Assessment task 3: Research Logbook/Diary

Intent:

This task offers students an opportunity to demonstrate how well they manage their project, incluidng managing their time and processes effectively, prioritising competing demands to achieve the required goals and objectives.

Objective(s):

This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs):

1

This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):

C.1

Type: Journal
Groupwork: Individual
Weight: 10%

Minimum requirements

In order to pass the subject, a student must achieve an overall mark of 50% or more.

References

As relevant to the proposed area of study (specialisation).

In terms of writing and communication in information technology (including disseminating research results), the following book is recommended:

Zobel, J. (2014). Writing for computer science (3rd ed.). London: Springer-Verlag.

This book provides an excellent resource for those needing to write papers, reports, theses and other professional documents in the field of information technology.

In addition, the texts and readings given for the prerequisite Technology Research Preparation subject will be useful for various aspects of this subject.