Course Title: Analyse and present research information
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: BUSM6322C
Course Title: Analyse and present research information
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6106 - Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
Course Contact : Doug Gourlay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925-5944
Course Contact Email:doug.gourlay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Tina Popa - Teacher
Email: tina.popa@rmit.edu.au
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 |
Element: |
2. Research and analyse information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Clearly define objectives of research ensuring consistency with organisational requirements |
Element: |
3. Present information |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Present recommendations and issues in an appropriate format, style and structure using suitable business technology |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning experiences are planned for this course including class and online activities relevant to designing and producing business documents.
Teaching Schedule
This course is clustered with LAW5200 Legal research method (VU20124) course.
Prior to training commencement a program level induction session will be conducted that comprises the following:
• Program overview and requirements
• MyRMIT/Blackboard
• Overview of assessment requirements
• Pre-Training Review including:
o Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfers
o Assessment of current skills and knowledge
• Competency/Grading Criteria
• Plagiarism
• Appeals
• Extensions
• Feedback
• Privacy
• Submission requirements
• Resubmission policy
• Where to get support
• Student responsibilities
The nominal hours associated with this course are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Week |
Date |
Topics |
Assessment Tasks |
Competencies Delivered |
1 | 7th July |
Introduction to the Course including: Introduction: What is Legal Research? |
Overview of the assessments | LAW5200 (VU20124) |
2 | 14th July | Finding Sources of Legal Information | LAW5200 (VU20124) |
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3 | 21st July | Electronic Searching |
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LAW5200 (VU20124) |
4 | 28th July | Introduction to Legal Resources on the Internet | |
LAW5200 (VU20124) |
5 | 4th Aug | Legal Citation | LAW5200 (VU20124) |
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6 | 11th Aug | Researching Secondary Sources of Law: Textbooks |
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LAW5200 (VU20124) |
7 | 18th Aug | Researching Secondary Sources of Law: Law Journal Articles | LAW5200 (VU20124) |
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8 | 25th Aug | Researching Secondary Sources Online | Assignment - Contract Law Essay (20%) Due by 5:00 p.m., 29 August 2014 |
LAW5200 (VU20124) |
1-7 September - Mid Semester break | ||||
9 | 8th Sep | Finding Case Law on a Subject |
LAW5200 (VU20124) |
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10 | 15th Sep | Finding Judicial Consideration of a Case |
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LAW5200 (VU20124) |
11 | 22nd Sep | Searching Full-Text Electronic Case Law Databases |
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LAW5200 (VU20124) |
12 | 29th Sep | Finding and Updating Legislation |
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LAW5200 (VU20124) |
13 | 6th Oct | Finding Legislation on a Subject |
LAW5200 (VU20124) |
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14 | 13th Oct | Finding Delegated Legislation |
Weekly exercises (50%) Due: end of week 14 |
LAW5200 (VU20124) |
15 | 20st Oct | Revision | LAW5200 (VU20124) |
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16 | 27th Oct | Final Test | Open book Final Test (30%) | LAW5200 (VU20124) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Bott B, Cowley J & Falconer L, Nemes & Coss’ Effective Legal Research, 4th edition |
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Australian Guide to Legal Citation, 3rd edition, (Melbourne University law Review Assoc. Inc 2010) |
References
Other Resources
It is recommended that you have access to a mobile computing device to allow greater flexibility in terms of where you can work on campus outside class times.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:
• direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
• review of final printed documents
• demonstration of techniques
• observation of presentations
• oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
To be deemed competent in this course the following evidence is essential:
• presenting information and data
• maintaining and handling data and documents systematically
• analysing and interpreting data to support organisational activities
• knowledge of research processes and strategies to identify new sources of information.
This course has 3 assessment tasks and you must successfully complete all of them in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment Task 1 - On-line quizzes (50%)
Due Date: week 14
Submission Procedure: On-line Blackboard (Learning Hub)
The purpose of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your understanding of the various legal research methods to locate primary and secondary sources of legal information.
Assessment Task 2 - Essay (20%)
Due Date: 5 p.m. 29 August 2014
Submission Procedure: Submit via Blackboard (Learning Hub)
The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate your ability to research legal information and then to present your research findings in an essay format.
Assessment Task 3 - Open Book Final Test (30%)
Due Date: Week 14
Submission Procedure: In class as per teacher’s instructions
The purpose of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your understanding of all topics covered in the course.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Matrix
Marking Guide (Competency):
Vocational Education and Training (VET) is based on current industry needs and the focus on preparing you for the workplace. Because VET courses are informed by practical application of knowledge and skills, they are based on a system known as ‘competency based training’ (CBT). So when you are assessed in VET it is about whether you are competent to do the job, as well as having a firm grasp on the knowledge and skills required to do that job, as opposed to traditional curriculum based education settings that are often based on knowledge retention.
You need to demonstrate you are competent in each element of the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you whether you are competent or not and how well you are performing. Once competent in all elements of the unit you receive a competency grading.
Please refer to the Final Grades table below.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit; this gives you the opportunity to have the level of your performance formally recognized against industry standards and employability skills.
Final Grades table:
CHD | Competent with High Distinction |
CDI | Competent with Distinction |
CC | Competent with Credit |
CAG | Competency Achieved - Graded |
NYC | Not Yet Competent |
DNS | Did Not Submit for assessment |
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
Other Information
Submission Requirements
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date:
• If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for extensions of time. (Please refer to the information in the Late Submission Procedure section below)
• 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 manager or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks (hard copy and soft copy).
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration
and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for
assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for
assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of work for assessment is available on
Blackboard.
• Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment,
unit code and title and page numbers.
The grading is according to the following criteria:
1. LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, INITIATIVE, ENTERPRISE AND PERFORMANCE OF WORK TASK
We are looking for a high level of ability to complete all tasks independently as per the specifications as well as
demonstrating a high level of initiative in your approach to analyse and present research information.
2. DEMONSTRATED BREADTH OF UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE AND A WILLINGNESS TO CONTINUE
LEARNING
We are looking for depth of understanding of the key concepts and knowledge required in analysing and presenting research information. You should be
able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of all applicable performance criteria in all the assessment tasks.
3. TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES, TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND PROBLEM SOLVING
We are looking for appropriate use of technology to assist in presenting all tasks clearly and suitable for the intended
audience. You also need to show an understanding of the kinds of problems that can arise in analysing and presenting research information and
how these might be addressed.
4. WORK ORGANISATION, PLANNING AND SELF MANAGEMENT
We expect to see students organise and plan their work schedule effectively and be able to self manage their time
both in-class and when undertaking self-directed learning. We also expect the timely completion and submission of all
required assessment tasks.
5. COMMUNICATION, PEOPLE NETWORKING, LANGUAGE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND TEAMWORK
We expect to see contributions to relevant discussions during scheduled sessions. In addition your tasks should
demonstrate a very good understanding of the elements of analysing and presenting research information.
Late Submission Procedures
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time, by circumstances outside your control, you must apply in advance for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Resubmissions (VET Programs):
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kehn9bz22r41
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