Communicating Research

Unit code: ACG6023 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
Students must complete the equivalent of at least 8 units from the postgraduate program in Digital Media before undertaking this unit
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
There are no co requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
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Overview

The successful communication of research means that important messages are received by the wider community. In this unit, students develop skills associated with communicating and disseminating research, both their own and the work of others. We investigate the ways individuals and organisations locate and synthesise material, in order to plan a communication and publication strategy. Presentation skills, written and oral, to connect with a range of audiences are a focus of the unit. Case studies of successful campaigns inform our assessments.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Propose and position their work within a broader field of research, and frame its outcomes relative to academic and/or industry research agendas;
  2. Critically evaluate their own work and the research of others;
  3. Implement the research process from proposal to publication and beyond;
  4. Exemplify their ideas professionally to a variety of audiences;
  5. Critically evaluate the ways by which digital media research is produced, and their actual and potential contributions to society.
  6. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 20%
Online engagement
Assessment type: Portfolio
|
Grade: 30%
Portfolio submission 1
Assessment type: Portfolio
|
Grade: 50%
Portfolio submission 2
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules

Required reading

Students will read different texts depending on the content of their portfolios. The lecturer will recommend texts relevant to their selections.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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