Inf. Sc. Research Proposal R (6798.6)

This unit covers the production of a student's research proposal for their thesis in their degree. It is centered specifically on the student's research project and examines the literature, knowledge gaps, topic formulation, research methodology and plan.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Assess research articles in the related study field.
2. Formulate a research topic in the related study field.
3. Develop a research plan at a higher degree level, including literature review, research question formalisation, and research methodology.
4. Demonstrate a capacity in both writing and oral presentation an advanced technical report.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
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 - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
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 - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
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

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.