Course Title: Analyse and Present Research Information
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2008
Course Code: BUSM9927C
Course Title: Analyse and Present Research Information
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4114 - Certificate IV in Business Administration
Course Contact : Hazel Sims
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1316
Course Contact Email:hazel.sims@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 covers the 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: |
BSBCMN405A Analyse and Present Research Information |
Element: |
Gather and organise information |
Performance Criteria: |
Information is gathered and organised in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination in accordance with organisational requirements. Information held by the organisation is accessed and assessed for accuracy and relevance in line with established organisational requirements. Methods of collecting information are reliable and make efficient use of resources in accordance with organisational requirements. Business technology is used to access, organise and monitor information in accordance with organisational requirements. Information is updated, modified, maintained and stored in accordance with organisational requirements. |
Element: |
Present information |
Performance Criteria: |
Recommendations and issues are presented in an appropriate format, style and structure using suitable business technology. Structure and format of reports are clear and conform to organisational requirements. Research findings are reported and distributed in accordance with organisational requirements. Feedback and comments of suitability and sufficiency of findings is obtained in accordance with organisational requirements. |
Element: |
Research and analyse information |
Performance Criteria: |
Objectives of research are clearly defined and consistent with organisational requirements. Data used in research is valid and relevant to research purposes. Research strategies are appropriate to the requirements of the research and make efficient use of available resources. Methods of data analysis are reliable and suitable to research purposes. Assumptions used in analyses are clear, justified and consistent with research objectives. Conclusions are supported by evidence and contribute to the achievement of business objectives. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will include class-based theory and discussions based on the textbook, industry consultation, presentations, research soucing information from databases, business and industry, internet and online discussion forums and library visits. The research project will involve primary and secondary research using print and electronic format, teacher/student supervisory meetings and online delivery.
Teaching Schedule
| Week beginning | ||
| Week 1 - 7 July | What is research - what is information? Assessments Supervision meetings Text |
Course guide
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| Week 2 - 14 July | Gather and organise information |
Face-to-Face Class
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| Week 3 - 21 July | Gather and organise information |
Face-to-Face Class
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| Week 4 - 28 July | Gather and organise information |
Face-to-Face Class
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| Week 5 - 4 August | Gather and organise information |
Online delivery
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| Week 6 - 11 August | Gather and organise information |
Online delivery
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| Week 7 - 18 August | Research and analyse information |
Online delivery
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| Week 8 - 25 August | Research and analyse information |
Online delivery
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| MID SEMESTER BREAK - 1 SEPT - 5 SEPT | ||
| Week 9 - 8 September | Research and analyse Information |
Face-to-face class
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| Week 10 - 15 September | Research and analyse Information/Present information |
Face-to-face class
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| Week 11 - 22 September | Research and analyse Information/Present information |
Face-to-face class
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| Week 12 - 29 September | Research and analyse Information/Present information | Face-to-face class Work-in-progress |
| Week 13 - 6 October | Present information |
Face-to-face class
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| Week 14 - 13 October | Present information |
Face-to-face class
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| Week 15 - 20 October | Present information |
Research Project Stage 3: Presentations (20%)
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| Week 16 - 27 October | Present information |
Research Project Stage 3: Presentations (20%)
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| Weeks 17 - 18 - 3/10 November |
Feedback and review
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Aspire, (2007) RMIT TAFE Business School Certificate IV, Analyse and present research information
The Learning Hub Toolbox: |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievements of each competency in a flexible manner. Assessments will incorporate a variety of methods: class exercises, homework, practical project and tests. 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.
Learning activities will include class-based discussions, exercises, small group work, online activities, reading and reflection on various activities, together with independent and group research, in order to develop competency including the underpinning skills and knowledge.
In addition to the assessments, formative feedback is provided to the students throughout the duration of the course.
Assessment Tasks
Research Project - Due in three stages (75%)
RMIT (Business TAFE Admin Program) has commissioned you to undertake research into the current labour market for administration staff in line with RMIT’s organisational requirements for its programs to enhance work-integrated learning. The project is split into three stages:
Stage 1: Research - primary and secondary (approximately 1250 words)
Due in Week 9 (20%)
Stage 2: Analysis of research (approximately 2000 words)
Due in Week 15 (20%)
Supervision meetings x 2 (15%)
Due: dates to be negotiated between teacher/student in Week 1.
Stage 3: Presentation to peers/Presentation to industry representatives (Weeks 15, 16) (20%)
Refer to marking guide on the Learning Hub.
Refer to the Learning Hub for the marking criteria sheet and details of the project requirements.
Portfolio - Due Weeks 5, 6, 7,8 and 15 (25%)
Portfolio questions are due in the weeks scheduled and are submitted using the e-journal on the Learning Hub. questions are based on the Aspire text and the marking criteria guide located at the Learning Hub.
Assessment Matrix
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Research
75% |
Portfolio
25% |
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Gather and organise information
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Yes | Yes |
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Research and analyse information
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Yes | Yes |
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Present information
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Yes | Yes |
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