Educational Research Foundation PG (11973.1)

Required texts

Required text 

- Robson, C., & McCartan, K. (2016). Real World Research (4^th ed.). Wiley. 

This book is available as an e-book in the UC Library Catalogue. To find the e-book click here 

- Orcher, L.T. (2005). Social and behavioral science methods. Pyrczak Publishing (pp.169-193).

This chapter is available as a pdf file in the Canvas site. 

Recommended text 

- Johnson, R. B., & Christensen, L. B. (2019). Educational Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Approaches (7^th ed.). SAGE. 

This book is available as an e-book in the UC Library Catalogue. To find the e-book click here

Additional resources will be made available on the unit Canvas site (Reading List) . Students are expected to seek academic resources independently in addition to those suggested by the Unit Convener.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

AI Use

Students are not allowed to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.

Students should be aware that the University of Canberra utilises GenAI detection software. Suspected instances of unauthorised GenAI use may lead to a Learning Validation Conversation' designed to provide assurance that a student is able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills to meet required learning outcomes. Students who are suspected of having misused GenAI in assessment may be required to attend a summary inquiry for suspected misconduct.

It is strongly recommended that students keep records of the development process for all works submitted for assessment, or drafts of work submitted for a work-in-progress review, in a learning portfolio or equivalent. Failure to provide evidence of the development process for assessment may influence a suspicion of GenAI misuse or other forms of academic misconduct.

 The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Special assessment requirements

An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.

Provision of valid documentation.

Please note that the University takes student conduct very seriously. All documentation provided to University staff must be valid and the provision of fraudulent documentation carries with it potentially serious consequences, including suspension and/or exclusion from the University. Note that all allegations of student misconduct will be referred to the Associate Dean for Education (ADE) as a prescribed authority for investigation.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

In order to get the most out of your studies, it is strongly recommended that you plan your time commitments and engage actively in online activities. The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3-credit point unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. The total workload for units of different credit point value should vary proportionally. For example, for a 6-credit point unit the total notional workload over a semester or term is assumed to be 300 hours.

Unit breakdown of hours:

7 hours workshop participation

78 Engagement with learning module activities and pre-tutorial activities

65 Assessment preparation

Participation requirements

This unit is offered online only in an asynchronous mode, except for weekly scheduled one-hour tutorials. Attendance is strongly encouraged but sessions will be recorded in the event of absences. There is a strong correlation between participation and success in higher education. Your participation and your engagement with online activities will enhance your understanding of this unit's content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.

Required IT skills

Command of basic computer skills and software is assumed. Management of excel functions and of the learning management system is desired.

Artificial intelligence services must not to be used for assessment or assessment preparation by students unless explicitly allowed in the assessment instructions for an assessment task published with the assessment task and/or in the unit outline. That is, an artificial intelligence services may only be used if:

• its use is authorised by the unit convener as part of a specified
  assessment task, and
• it is used in the way allowed in the assessment instructions and/or unit outline, and
• its use is appropriately referenced, meaning that students must reference the use of AI in their assessment in the same way as they reference other source material.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Notifications through the Canvas Announcements Forum or the Canvas Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class.  It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the Unit's Canvas website (forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only).  Students should ensure they check their student email regularly.  The Canvas discussion forums will be checked by staff regularly.

This unit involves research-led education. There are active researchers delivering this unit who are able to engage students in deep and active learning and encourage them to apply research skills to inform educational practice.

Use of student email account

The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes".  Therefore, all unit enquiries should be sent by email using a student university email account. Students should contact the Service Desk (servicedesk@canberra.edu.au ) if they have any issues accessing their university email account.

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