Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit provides students with an opportunity to prepare a journal article for publication based on a previous research or design activity in a laboratory or field setting in STEM. This Research and Design Publication unit consists of 3 to 4 weeks (ca. 150 hours) of time commitment.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Research and Design Publication |
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| Unit code | KAA412 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Plant Science|Zoology |
| Coordinator | Mark Hovenden (Biological Sciences) |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
1. Prepare a plan for a journal article on a STEM related topic utilising recently conducted research and/or design work
2. Provide, receive and respond to peer feedback on a draft academic journal article
3. Communicate a series of original research findings or substantial designs in a format suitable for dissemination via an academic journal
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit consists of 3 to 4 weeks (ca. 150 hours) of time commitment. Tuition pattern will be discussed by the unit coordinator with students, as it will vary with the duration of the study period in which the unit is undertaken. |
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| Assessment | AT1 – Prepare a plan for a journal article on a research or design topic in STEM based on research you have already completed, 20%; AT2 - Peer review of a draft journal article and responding to feedback, 30%; AT3 - Communicate research findings or design work to an academic audience as a journal article, 50% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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