Introduction
This unit is an assignment-based unit in which you will explore a particular aspect of agriculture, food science or microbiology in detail through the production of a review of the scientific literature in that area. The topic is chosen through consultation with the unit coordinator to complement your area of specialisation. In this unit you will develop skills that allow you to access, evaluate and use information including the use of scientific databases and specialised software such as Endnote. You will learn how to use available tools to improve your own writing through a process of drafting and using feedback. You will critically evaluate both your own, and published writing.
Summary
| Unit name | Academic Skills for Agri-food Research |
| Unit code | KLA483 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Doctor Shane Powell |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Identify relevant information on a topic related to agriculture or food science or food microbiology
- Evaluate and synthesize authoritative information to develop convincing, evidence-based arguments or perspectives
- Produce a piece of academic writing to communicate the latest knowledge in a field to a scientific audience
- Use processes of iteration and a variety of feedback sources to improve the quality of own work
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2 hour Tutorial weekly |
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| Assessment | Journal Club (15%)|Literature Review Plan (15%)|Literature Review Draft (20%)|Literature Review (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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