Introduction
This unit is the second of two research project units. This unit supports students in the continuous stages of their research journey, helping them complete, present, and reflect on their research thesis while building key professional capabilities. It focuses on strengthening academic writing, project planning, critical thinking, and research communication skills. Students will develop effective time management strategies, learn to evaluate research arguments and limitations, and engage with the academic publishing process. The unit also introduces strategies for presenting research to various audiences, building an academic profile, and engaging with industry and research communities. Through a series of structured modules, workshops, and individual project supervision, students will refine their writing, prepare professional research outputs, and explore career development opportunities, including publication, industry impact, and pathways into higher degree research.
Summary
| Unit name | ICT Research Dissertation B |
| Unit code | KIT452 |
| Credit points | 50 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology |
| Discipline | Information & Communication Technology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Wenli Yang |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Select, adapt, and apply research methodologies, tools, and techniques to conduct and manage an independent ICT-related research project
- Critically analyse research outcomes to answer research questions
- Document and communicate the research techniques used to generate research results, and defend a research approach
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KIT451Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-Campus Enrolments in Hobart and Launceston
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| Assessment | Formal Presentation (20%)|Thesis and research paper (80%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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