Advanced Research Practice PG (12193.1)

This unit seeks to enable emerging researchers navigate the current research landscape, supporting researchers with the knowledge and skills that are often associated with success. Activities will facilitate students understanding of the needs within their research field, and how that sits within the broader research context. The unit will cover the emerging research landscape, increasing knowledge and supporting researchers to consider their work¿s potential impact, community engagement, translation and commercialisation. This is done in the context of appropriately navigating socio-cultural perspectives and emerging technologies. The unit seeks to develop how researchers frame their work, its impact, and competitiveness in areas such as grant applications and researcher esteem.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate and reflect on the current research landscape as it applies to your field;
2. Apply concepts of Impact, translation and engagement to your research;
3. Communicate and pitch the value of your research to potential supporters; and
4. Critical reflection on sociocultural persepectives.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 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 - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

12188 Applied Theories and Methods of Research PG

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.