Course Title: Analyse and present research information
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: BUSM7977C
Course Title: Analyse and present research information
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4408 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Contact: Luke Eberbach
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381
Course Contact Email: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ayesha Falki
Email:ayesha.falki@rmit.edu.au
Trevor Stone
Email:Trevor.stone@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
NIL
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise, analyse and present workplace information using available systems. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, applying information to a set of facts, evaluating the quality of the information, and preparing and producing reports.
It applies to individuals who are required to apply their broad knowledge of the work environment to analysis and research tasks, evaluate information from a variety of sources and apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBRES401 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
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise, analyse and present workplace information using available systems. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, applying information to a set of facts, evaluating the quality of the information, and preparing and producing reports.
It applies to individuals who are required to apply their broad knowledge of the work environment to analysis and research tasks, evaluate information from a variety of sources and apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems.
Teaching Schedule
Semester 2 2022 | |||
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Topics |
Learning Materials and Activities |
Assessment |
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Week 1 4 July |
Introduction to the Course including: |
Introduction to communicate information. Understanding importance of communication while planning,identifying barriers and preparing workplace activities. Overview of meeting minutes. Class Activities: Activity 1: Skills of good communicator. Activity 2: Formal and informal communication.
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Week 2 11 July |
GATHER & ORGANISE INFORMATION |
Review of week 1 topics. Understanding the need to gather and organise information in workplace. Class activities: Activity 3: Case study on gathering relevant information. Activity 4: Application of communication style knowledge .
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Week 3 18 July |
RESEARCH AND ANALYSE INFORMATION |
Review of week 2. Purpose of research will be discussed. Research Strategy. Data Analysis Use of Boolean Operators and other search tools. Assumptions and Conclusions. Class activities: Activity: Information gathering tools used in workplace |
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Week 4 25 July |
PRESENT INFORMATION |
Present Recommendations. Structure and Format reports. Report and distribute research findings. |
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Week 5 1 Aug |
COMMUNICATE INFORMATION IN WRITING |
Discussion on Written Communication. Activity : Recognising communication attitudes. Activity :Research activity on information recording systems in workplace. |
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Week 6 8 Aug |
NEGOTIATION STRATEGY |
Negotiation Strategy/Technique. Negotiation Requirements.
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Week 7 15 Aug |
MEETINGS & OUTCOME |
Preparing for meeting. Conducting meeting. Meeting minutes. Follow up action. |
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Week 8 22 Aug |
INFORMATION STORAGE STRATEGY |
Basic concepts on Information storage. |
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Mid-Semester Break (29 August - 4 September) |
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Week 9 5 Sep |
REPORT REQUIREMENTS |
Basic concepts of writing a report.
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Week 10 12 Sep |
REVISION |
Revision |
Assessment Task 1 Due this week. |
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Week 11 19 Sep |
ASSESSMENT 2 |
Assessment 2: Handed over and explained. |
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Week 12 26 Sep |
EFFECTIVE WAYS TO RUN TEAM MEETING. |
Discussion on conducting a Team meeting. |
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Week 13 3 Oct |
NOTICE,AGENDA & TEAM MEETINGS. |
Discussions on creating notice and agenda. |
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Week 14 10 Oct |
PREPARATION FOR PRESENTATION |
Preparation for presentations. |
Assessment Task 2 due this week. |
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Week 15 17 Oct |
ASSESSMENT 3 PRESENTATIONS |
Students assessment presentations in this week. |
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Week 16 24 Oct
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ASSESSMENT 3 PRESENTATIONS continued... |
Students assessment presentations in this week. |
Assessment Task 3 due this week. |
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Week 17 31 Oct & Week 18 7 Nov
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RE-SUBMISSIONS |
Re-submissions. |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 2: Project
Assessment 3: Practical
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
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1.2 |
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1.3 |
X |
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1.4 |
X |
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1.5 |
X |
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1.6 |
X |
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2.1 |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
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2.3 |
X |
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2.4 |
X |
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2.5 |
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3.1 |
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3.2 |
X |
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3.3 |
X |
X |
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3.4 |
X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task1: Plan and prepare to communicate research findings.
Assessment Task2: Written presentation of research findings.
Assessment Task3: Meeting,Presentation and Negotiation Demonstration.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Competency requirements and Grading:
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
You will be advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Observation of you performing work is used to confirm competency.
Grading available are:
Grade level Competency Level
CA Competency Achieved -The learner will be able to apply facts, rules and standard solutions to achieve a predictable task or solve a problem.
NYC Not Yet Competent
-Although the learner exhibits access to a limited range of facts and rules, the learner has difficulty applying these facts and rules to a familiar task.
DNS: Did not submit assessment.
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and
Lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
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Special consideration:
Please refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions/special-consideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism may occur in oral or written presentations. Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s work, idea or creation as one’s own; without appropriate referencing. Plagiarism is not acceptable. The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct, which may result in cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism
Other Information:
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