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MPP822 - Research in Practice

Year:

2023 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Previously coded as:MPP701
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Michael Polonsky
Prerequisite:

For students enrolled in M820 or M900: Nil

Otherwise: Must have a course WAM equal to or greater than 70%

Corequisite:Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 3 seminar per week.

Content

This practical unit offers a step-by-step guide on how to successfully conduct a research project, from choosing a topic to presenting your results. The unit is divided into sections on preparing and planning your research project, undertaking the research, and communicating the results. Examples of real research problems and practical solutions will be offered to bring to life the design and management of a research project. 

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1 Present original ideas and propositions and the ways they build on existing bodies of theoretical and applied knowledge to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences

GLO1:Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication

ULO2

Evaluate the appropriateness of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to investigate a researchable problem that addresses a contemporary business-related issue

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Contribute to own and others’ learning through asking and answering questions and providing feedback that extends and challenges others’ thinking and skill development

GLO2: Communication

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week

Assessment 1: (Individual) Written submission

Part A: (Individual) Problem-based written assessment

Part B: (Individual) Problem-based written assessment

Part A: 2000 words

Part B: 2000 words

Part A: 25%

Part B: 25%

Part A: Information not yet available

Part B: Information not yet available

Assessment 2: (Individual) In-class presentation: research paper critique  25 minutes 30% Information not yet available
Assessment 3: (Individual) Problem-based written assessment 2000 words 20% Information not yet available

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

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