Course Title: Conduct online research
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: GEDU5254C
Course Title: Conduct online research
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3203 - Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Course Contact : Baia Tsakouridou, Bloss Robertson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488
Course Contact Email:baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au, bloss.robertson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Duncan Box
Nominal Hours: 35
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
In this unit of competency you will be introduced to skills and knowledge required to prepare to enter tertiary study . It applies to learners who need to carry out research and analysis tasks in a tertiary study context. This may involve
collaborative activity where some responsibility is required to delegate aspects of these tasks to others. It will be taught in conjuction with:
VBQM481 The Legal System
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBEBUS401A Conduct online research |
Element: |
1 Prepare self and/or others for online search |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Purpose and scope of the research brief are clarified and meet organisational requirements |
Element: |
2 Research business information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Websites and databases are identified using relevant search engines / information brokers / portals |
Element: |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Information is located and assessed against set criteria in accordance with research requirements
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Element: |
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 A report or presentation of the outcomes of online research is prepared in accordance with organisational requirements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competence of the above elements. The outcomes described in this unit relate to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of Reading and Writing competence at Level 5:
http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/LitandNum/ACSF/Pages
Details of Learning Activities
This competency will cover basic skills in online research.
You will:
Access online web search tutoiral to gather effective search acitivities
Identify search engines and databases relevant to research needs
Critically examine material for relevance and suitability
Gather, organise and manage information in a format suitable for ananlysis and interpretation
Teaching Schedule
Program Dates: Mon 18 February – Fri 21 June 2013
Term Break: Fri 29 March – Fri 5 April 2013
Public holidays: Mon 11 March (Labour Day), Fri 29 March (Good Friday),Thur 25 April (ANZAC Day), Mon 10 June 2013 (Queen’s Birthday)
This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program. The assessment tasks have been put in bold to match the unit of competency. The assessment tasks will also cover other units within the course as indicated on this grid.
Week |
EMPL5869 Evaluate design portfolio VBQU155 |
GEDU5326 Engage in a range of texts Learning |
GEDU5334 Create complex texts Learning VBQU161 |
GEDU5355 Investigating current issues VBQM484 |
GEDU5254C Conduct online research BSBEBUS401A |
JUST5155 The legal system VBQM481 |
1 |
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Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
Sentence structure Summary |
Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
research skills | Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
2 | Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
Paragraph Structure | Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
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3 | Careers fair | Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
Unity coherence paragraph structure | Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
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4 | Study goals, education pathway assessment introduced | Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
Paraphrasing Referencing |
Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
Database research Library task | Investigate current legal issues Tutorial Ongoing assessment |
5 | read, notetaking strategies Synthesis |
Summarising Essay skills Collaborative project Exposition essay Assessment task intro |
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6 | read, notetaking strategies Brainstorm |
Individual essay topic |
Formatting Research Referencing |
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7 | Study goals, education pathway assessment due | Essay Plan submitted | Research Referencing |
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8 |
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essay Draft Proofreading |
Research Referencing |
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9 | read, notetaking strategies Brainstorm |
submit Exposition Essay Literature Review introduced |
Justice Journal assessment due | |||
10 | read, notetaking strategies Brainstorm |
Literature review | Research Referencing |
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11 | Literature review assessment |
Oral presentation Prep |
Research Referencing |
Legal System Researh Report | ||
12 | read, notetaking strategies Brainstorm |
Argumentative essay skillsassessment task introduced |
Oral presentation Prep |
Research Referencing |
Legal System Researh Report | |
13 | read, notetaking strategies Brainstorm |
Essay skills Brainstorm |
Oral Presentation assessment | Research Referencing |
Legal System Researh Report | |
14 | Essay skills Brainstorm |
Legal System Researh Report | Legal System Researh Report | |||
15 | Exam skills | Exam skills | Exam skills | |||
16 | Essay due | |||||
17 | course feedback | course feedback | course feedback | course feedback | course feedback | course feedback |
**The teaching schedule maybe subject to change. Students will be advised via Blackboard and in class should changes occur.
Teaching Schedule: This course will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the program delivery plans which are updated each week.
Your program is made up of:
• Orientation
• Learning activities
• Mid semester review
• Guest speakers
• Exit review
All students will be inducted. The induction includes
• Program Guide & Student Diary
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Explore RMIT ( an orientation to the university and its services)
• Orientation to RMIT Libraries (library tour & on line catalogue introduction)
• RMIT Online Systems Information Session
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other Resources
There are no set texts in this course, but it is recommended that you bring:
• English-English dictionary (we ask that you do not use a translation dictionary)
• Thesaurus
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Carlton Library very cheaply)
• USB (Memory stick)
Overview of Assessment
This competency is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks.
This unit is clustered with VBQM481 The Legal System and covers in part the reading and writing macro skills addressed in the whole certificate
Feedback:
Both verbal and written feedback will be provided throughout the semester, as well as individual and group feedback on practical exercises.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more
An assessment charter http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
Assessment Tasks
Assessment will take place throughout the course.Your work is assessed on a competent (CA)/not yet competent (NYC) basis.
You will be given written feedback on all assessment tasks. There will be individual and group projects completed both in and out of class.
Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your skills. You will be given assistance in redrafting and editing written assessment tasks because developing your ability to identify and correct your own mistakes is an important part of the learning process. It is important that you read the specific elements each assessment task addresses on the cover sheet for each task. At the time of setting assessments you will be given clear guidelines about which course, elements and performance criteria you will need to meet in order to successfully complete the task. Submission dates & deadlines will also be clearly explained.
Assessment tasks:
Summative assessments:
Research for:
Academic Essay Exposition
Academic essay: Argumentative
Literature Review
Reflective Journal
Short answer questions (Exam techniques)
Formative assessments: ongoing observations, summaries and review of student work
Assessment Matrix
Each assessment cover sheet clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. The sum of assessment tasks will cover all units and their elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program. You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or student co-ordinator. An assessment matrix will be available on myRMIT.
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