Course Title: Analyse and present research information

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: BUSM7823C

Course Title: Analyse and present research information

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4330 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Course Contact: Namrita Kaul

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309

Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and present workplace information using available systems.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

Element:

1. Gather and organise information

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Gather and organise information in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination in accordance with organisational requirements
1.2. Access information held by the organisation ensuring accuracy and relevance in line with established organisational requirements
1.3. Ensure that methods of collecting information are reliable and make efficient use of resources in accordance with organisational requirements
1.4. Identify research requirements for combining online research with non-electronic sources of information
1.5. Use business technology to access, organise and monitor information in accordance with organisational requirements
1.6. Update, modify, maintain and store information, in accordance with organisational requirements
 

Element:

2. Research and analyse information

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Clearly define objectives of research ensuring consistency with organisational requirements
2.2. Ensure that data and research strategies used are valid and relevant to the requirements of the research and make efficient use of available resources
2.3. Identify key words and phrases for use as part of any online search strategy, including the use of Boolean operators and other search tools
2.4. Use reliable methods of data analysis that are suitable to research purposes
2.5. Ensure that assumptions and conclusions used in analyses are clear, justified, supported by evidence and consistent with research and business objectives
 

Element:

3. Present information

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Present recommendations and issues in an appropriate format, style and structure using suitable business technology
3.2. Structure and format reports in a clear manner that conforms to organisational requirements
3.3. Report and distribute research findings in accordance with organisational requirements
3.4. Obtain feedback and comments on suitability and sufficiency of findings in accordance with organisational requirements
 


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Participate in 60 minute Faculty ICT induction workshop

Participate in case study/scenario activities relating to basic study skills eg:
• Researching information
• Referencing
• Note-taking
• Analysing & organising information
• Report writing

Use internet to investigate issues of relevance.


Teaching Schedule

The course will be introduced during a one day workshop and/or taught entirely online - facilitatator led learning activities with access to learning resources 24X7 using "myRMIT".


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials may include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 


References


Other Resources

Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Useful external links
• Learning Lab
 


Overview of Assessment

The following range of assessment tools may be used to assess the unit of competency"
1. Participation in Discussion Forum
2. Report Writing and/or Case Studies
3. Presentation of portfolio of evidence.

4. Participation and completion of online quiz(zes)


Assessment Tasks


 Assessment Overview

The following assessment tasks will be undertaken:

1. Forum discussion:

2. Contributing to/Maintaining  Journal:

3. Online Quiz:

4.Rsearch and Report Writing


Assessment Matrix


 

Other Information

Assessment Information

• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exam, prac reports, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac reports).

• Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.

• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected

• If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.

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