James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

LB5535 - Foundations of Multidisciplinary Research and Communication

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by:

This subject introduces students to research and writing methods relevant to the exciting and evolving area of multidisciplinary research. Students will develop skills in writing for a range of audiences and learn how to interpret and apply research from multiple disciplines to a variety of contexts. In this subject, students engage with activities relevant to the development of future research proposals, literature reviews, journal articles, conference presentations, reports and being able to professionally correspond with individuals, groups and organisations.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
LB5531

Availabilities

, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 130 hours - Online engagement
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); portfolio (40%); literature review (40%); final learning brief (10%).
    Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

    Townsville, , Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2019
    Face to face teaching 08-Mar-2019 to 10-May-2019 (3 day workshop on 8-10 March 2019 AND 1 day workshop on 10 May 2019. Attendance at all workshop days is compulsory. Pre-workshop readings required.)
    Contact hours:
    • 32 hours
    • 98 hours - Online engagement
      Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); portfolio (40%); literature review (40%); final learning brief (10%).
      Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

      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.