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LB5235 - Applied Research Project

Credit points: 3
Year: 2023
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject (Applied Research Project) affords students an exciting opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge they have gained to date in Master level programs. The subject allows students to apply this knowledge and understanding directly to a work-based problem area using a suite of research methods. This focus is used as a platform from which to produce a substantive piece of applied research-based work, with the potential for students to develop their work into a manuscript that can be submitted for publication in an academic journal. The essential aim of this subject is for students to understand the theoretical concepts in their related discipline areas so as to provide background to a research project and for them to be able to integrate published work/profession-based evidence and data into planning, conducting, and managing research. Secondary data may be used from a current employer with their permission. Alternatively, data may be accessed from any business or community-based source in the public domain. Assessment items include a qualitative and quantitative analysis of provided materials plus the production of an applied research proposal and final report. Students will be required to undertake a project related to the Master level course they are enrolled in.

Learning Outcomes

  • utilise theoretical concepts/constructs in development of a research question and research design;
  • critically appraise information (literature and data) in defining of research questions and building of the research design;
  • apply high level personal skill, autonomy and accountability in research planning, execution, and communication of results in an ethically responsible manner;
  • write clearly and succinctly, moving from the general to specific, for a range of audiences;
  • interpret, evaluate, critically analyse and synthesize secondary data and formulate appropriate conclusions and recommendations for future research and propositions.

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Research report - (10%) - Group & Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration 1 - (30%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration 2 - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Critical Analysis - (30%) - Group & Individual.
Prerequisites: 21 credit points of level 5 subjects, including a minimum of 15 credit points of LB5 subjects
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
LB5213 LB5217 LB5218

Availabilities

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 2, Internal
Census Date 22-Jun-2023
Coordinator: Dr Janice Scarinci
Lecturer: Mr Ashley Orth.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 20 hours lectures
  • 10 hours tutorials - Synthesising session
  • 10 hours online activity - Recordings, online activities & self-directed learning
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 1, Internal
Census Date 09-Mar-2023
Coordinator: Dr Janice Scarinci
Lecturer: Ms Sangeeta Rai.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 20 hours lectures
  • 10 hours tutorials - Synthesising session
  • 10 hours online activity - Recordings, online activities & self-directed learning
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Brisbane, Trimester 3, Internal
Census Date 05-Oct-2023
Coordinator: Dr Janice Scarinci
Lecturer: Dr David Gration.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 20 hours lectures
  • 10 hours tutorials - Synthesising session
  • 10 hours online activity - Recordings, online activities & self-directed learning
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal
Census Date 06-Apr-2023
Coordinator: Dr Janice Scarinci, Professor Peter Hofman
Lecturer: Assoc. Professor K. Thirumaran.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 20 hours lectures - may include recorded presentations, online activities & self-learning activities inclusive of lectures, via LearnJCU
  • 20 hours tutorials - may include recorded presentations, online activities & self-learning activities inclusive of synthesising sessions, via LearnJCU
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal
Census Date 03-Aug-2023
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 20 hours lectures - may include recorded presentations, online activities & self-learning activities inclusive of lectures, via LearnJCU
  • 20 hours tutorials - may include recorded presentations, online activities & self-learning activities inclusive of synthesising sessions, via LearnJCU
  • assessment and self-directed study

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal
Census Date 30-Nov-2023
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 20 hours lectures - may include recorded presentations, online activities & self-learning activities inclusive of lectures, via LearnJCU
  • 20 hours tutorials - may include recorded presentations, online activities & self-learning activities inclusive of synthesising sessions, via LearnJCU
  • assessment and self-directed study

Townsville, Trimester 3, Internal
Census Date 05-Oct-2023
Coord/Lect: Dr Janice Scarinci.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 30 hours seminars
  • 10 hours online activity - Recordings, online activities and self-directed learning
  • assessment and self-directed study

Trimester 1, External
Census Date 09-Mar-2023
Coord/Lect: Dr Janice Scarinci.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.

  • 30 hours online activity - Recordings, online activities and self-directed learning
  • 10 hours online Tutorials - Online Collaborate session
  • assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery: Online - JCU

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.