Communication and Information Project PG (9107.4)

In this capstone unit students plan and execute a substantial research or professionally-based project in strategic communication or information studies. Students will define a research question or professional problem based on the application of appropriate theoretical frameworks. Students present their research in the form of a research dissertation of approximately 5,000 to 10,000 word, or an equivalent professional document or creative outcome supported by a 3,000 to 4,000 word reflective piece. This is a substantial undertaking, and each student will be appointed an appropriate academic supervisor to oversee their project. In addition, students will engage in online forums with the unit convener to discuss the progress of their project, and present their study in an academic forum.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and the ability to reflect critically on theory and professional practice;

2. Apply an advanced knowledge of recent disciplinary developments in strategic communication or information studies;
3. Demonstrate skills and understanding in the processes of developing novel research or scholarship;
4. Undertake a research project or professional project and deliver its findings with autonomy and accountability; and
5. Present the findings of the research report or professional project in academic forums.

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
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
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 - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
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

9111 Social Research PG

PLEASE NOTE: The Summer Term offering of this unit is only available to students who have received written approval from the unit convener.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None

Equivalent units

None

Assumed knowledge

Knowledge of and ability to apply social research methods.