Professional Practice Thesis 2 (6CP) (11673.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.25 | 6 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Design And The Built Environment | Level 4 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Complete a discrete piece of original industry orientated research project, in association with an academic supervisor;
2. Document and communicate industry related research to demonstrate required professional membership requirements;
3. Take individual responsibility for the implementation of an original piece of industry related research work and to take a leading role in exploring the implications of that work in the broader context;
4. Express professional knowledge, understanding, ideas, arguments and opinions with confidence and clarity; in both spoken and written form, with the effective use of relevant communication aids; and
5. Demonstrate the ability to work ethically within a team and to manage time, goals and priorities.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
In this unit, students will continue planning, developing and finalising their research projects. Students will conduct their data collection and analysis and establish results from them. Students will be appointed an appropriate academic supervisor to oversee their research projects. At the end of this unit, students will present their detailed research outcome and dissertation to academics, members of their own cohort and industry partners.
Prerequisites
11671 Professional Practice Thesis 1 (6CP)Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Hamed Golzad |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Hamed Golzad |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Hamed Golzad |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Hamed Golzad |
Required texts
All required readings for this unit will be advised by the thesis supervisors or from self-learning.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assignments submitted for grading must be word-processed. Students must be able to produce an electronic copy of all work submitted and be able to resubmit if requested by the Convenor.
Students are expected to retain copies of all assessment items submitted until a final grade for the course has been awarded. Creating a backup of all your computer files is highly recommended.
Citation and referencing format should conform to the APA guidelines both in the body of your paper and its attached reference section. See: https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/arts-design/attachments2/pdf/n-and-mrc-conference/APA-Referencing-Guide.pdf
Special assessment requirements
Use of Gen-AI (e.g. Chat GPT) is not permitted in this unit.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Participation requirements
Students are expected to allocate at least 12 hours per week for this unit. It is highly recommended to well-engage with your academic supervisor from week 1.
Required IT skills
Common IT skills, such as writing a report electronically, and using web browsers are required.
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit is an academic research project and may include fieldwork depending on the nature of the research project.
