James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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LB5535 - Multidisciplinary Research and Communication in CMR
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance |
Subject Description
- 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
- evaluate complex conflict and related theories and standards for professional practice in conflict management and resolution
- provide specialised advice to assist individuals, groups and organisations to constructively manage conflict
- independently and critically reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback as appropriate, to support personal and professional development
- exercise independent ethical judgment and initiative in conflict management and resolution practice and research
- research, analyse and interpret data from a range of sources relevant to conflict management and resolution
Subject Assessment
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (30%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
This subject will be taught online through LearnJCU. Students must engage in online learning from the first week of the study period and throughout the entire study period. There will be online collaborate sessions scheduled throughout the semester.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: LB5531
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 2, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MISS Claire Holland |
| Lecturer(s): | MISS Claire Holland |
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Trimester 2, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 22 Jun 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 29 May 2023 to Saturday, 26 Aug 2023 |
| Face to face teaching: | Friday, 16 Jun 2023 to Sunday, 18 Jun 2023 (3 day workshop: 16-18 June 2023 (attendance is compulsory). Compulsory pre-reading required prior to the workshop. This subject is taught primarily through LearnJCU and students need to participate online throughout the whole study period. Students must engage in online learning from the first week of the study period and throughout the entire study period.) |
| Coordinator(s): | MISS Claire Holland |
| Lecturer(s): | MISS Claire Holland |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |