Course Title: Produce research reports and make presentations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: COMM5467C
Course Title: Produce research reports and make presentations
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5283 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Contact: Dinah van Ruyven
Course Contact Phone: (03) 9925 4287
Course Contact Email: dinah.vanruyven@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
There are no pre-requisites for this unit of competency.
Course Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required for producing workplace research reports and presenting these reports to appropriate personnel.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
FNSICGEN501B Produce research reports and make presentations |
Element: |
1. Clarify the purpose of the report |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The purpose of the report is clarified with the person requesting the report 1.2 The audience for the report is determined 1.3 The scope of the report is determined and time allowed for the research and production of the report are discussed and established 1.4 Format, style and deadline for delivery of the report are agreed |
Element: |
2. Collect information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Sources of information are identified and strategies for obtaining the information established 2.2 Information is collected from a range of sources using appropriate techniques 2.3 Accurate records of information and sources are maintained |
Element: |
3. Analyse research findings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Data is analysed and interpreted 3.2 Accuracy and completeness of information is checked 3.3 Key issues for further research or discussion are identified 3.4 Conclusions and recommendations are developed |
Element: |
4. Report on research findings |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Information on which the conclusions are based is organised in a clear and logical format in line within report writing conventions 4.2 Draft report is prepared for discussion and review 4.3 Draft report is edited in light of comments and is presented to appropriate personnel 4.4 Deadlines for provision of materials are met |
Element: |
5. Make presentations |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Presentations are relevant and appropriately researched 5.2 Sources of information are acknowledged 5.3 Presentations are clear and sequential and delivered within a predetermined time, using appropriate methods and equipment to enhance the presentation 5.4 Questions from the audience are responded to in a manner consistent with organisation standards |
Learning Outcomes
at the end of this course students will have gained the following skills:
- ability to collect information from appropriate sources
- organise and analyse the material collected
- ability to write a report using effective and appropriate language
- present a report to a target audience
Details of Learning Activities
class discussions, research activities, presentation preparation
Teaching Schedule
This course is co delivered with Perform Chemical Pathology Tests ONPS5667C
Week 1: Research report preparation in-class activities
Students will be allocated to groups & be given dates for their presentations
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessments for this course typically consist of:
• Class activities
• Assignments
• Presentations
Assessment Tasks
Research report & presentation - See Teacher for group allocation, topic and due dates
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA- competency acheived
NYC- not yet competent
DNS- did not sit for assessment
- Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
- APPLICATION FOR 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 online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours 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.
- For missed assessments such as oral presentations- you (& your doctor, if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination
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