James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

CP5080 - Literature Review and Research Proposal

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

Available to Information Technology postgraduate and honours students only with the permission of the Academic Head, IT.

Students undertake a literature review of a nominated area of research and develop a research project proposal, on topics specified by IT staff. Students are taught how to analyse papers critically for relevance and significance and to identify potential research projects. They do a presentation and seminar on their literature review and on their research proposal and submit written reports on both.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours
  • 12 hours
    Assessment:presentations (40%); assignments (15%); research proposal (30%); research directory (15%).

    Cairns, , Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 13 hours
    • 12 hours
      Assessment:presentations (40%); assignments (15%); research proposal (30%); research directory (15%).

      JCU Singapore, , Study Period 51
      Census Date 11-Apr-2019
      Contact hours:
      • 25 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities
        Assessment:presentations (40%); assignments (15%); research proposal (30%); research directory (15%).

        JCU Singapore, , Study Period 52
        Census Date 08-Aug-2019
        Contact hours:
        • 25 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops/ Practicals; Lecturer directed activities
          Assessment:presentations (40%); assignments (15%); research proposal (30%); research directory (15%).

          Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.