Course Title: Analyse and present research information
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: BUSM8922C
Course Title: Analyse and present research information
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4424 - 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
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
In this course you will gaint he skills and knowledge required to collect, organise, analyse and present information using available systems and sources. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, evaluating the quality and reliability of the information, and preparing and producing reports.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information |
Element: |
1. Identify and confirm research strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify research objectives according to organisational requirements 1.2 Identify potential sources for research information relevant to organisation requirements 1.3 Assess reliability of potential sources 1.4 Identify and confirm information research strategy is relevant to the research objectives |
Element: |
2. Collect and store research information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Access and extract relevant information in a format suitable for analysis and distribution according to research strategy 2.2 Store research information according to security requirements and organisational policies and procedures |
Element: |
3. Analyse and synthesise research information |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Analyse stored information according to research strategy 3.2 Identify themes and draw conclusions according to research strategy 3.3 Demonstrate that assumptions and conclusions used in analysis are clear, justified, supported by evidence and consistent with research strategy |
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4. Present research information |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify methods of reporting that align with the intended audience and relevant organisational requirements 4.2 Draft research report on findings 4.3 Facilitate review of draft report according to organisational policies and procedures 4.4 Distribute research report according to organisational policies and procedures 4.5 Obtain feedback and comments on suitability and sufficiency of findings 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 competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This may include self-paced and collaborative classroom activities such as:
- Class exercises/activities
- Project work
- Quizzes
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities as each week builds on the next.
Teaching Schedule
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Semester 1 2024 |
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Learning Materials and Activities |
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Week 1 12 Feb |
Introduction to the Course including: |
Introduction to research information. Understanding importance of research.
Class Activities: None
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Week 2 19 Feb |
Identify and confirm research strategy. |
Identify research objectives according to organisational requirements Understanding the need to gather and organise information in workplace. Class activities: Activity 3: Case study on gathering relevant information.
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Week 3 26 Feb |
Identify and confirm research strategy. |
Identify potential sources for research information relevant to organisation requirements. 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 4 Mar |
Identify and confirm research strategy. |
Assess reliability of potential sources. Report and distribute research findings. |
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Week 5 11 Mar |
Collect and store research information. |
Access and extract relevant information in a format suitable for analysis and distribution according to research strategy. Activity :Research activity on information recording systems in workplace. |
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Week 6 18 Mar |
Collect and store research information |
Store research information according to security requirements and organisational policies and procedures
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Week 7 25 Mar |
Analyse and synthesise research information |
Analyse stored information according to research strategy. Follow up action. |
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Mid-Semester Break (29 March - 7 April) |
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Week 8 8 Apr |
Analyse and synthesise research information |
Analyse and synthesise research information. |
Assessment Task 2 due. |
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Week 9 15 Apr |
Analyse and synthesise research information |
Identify themes and draw conclusions according to research strategy
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Week 10 22 Apr |
Analyse and synthesise research information |
Demonstrate that assumptions and conclusions used in analysis are clear, justified, supported by evidence and consistent with research strategy |
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Week 11 29 Apr |
ASSESSMENT 2 |
Assessment 2: Handed over and explained. |
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Week 12 6 May |
Present research information |
Identify methods of reporting that align with the intended audience and relevant organisational requirements |
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Week 13 13 May |
Present research information |
Draft research report on findings. |
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Week 14 20 May |
Present research information |
Facilitate review of draft report according to organisational policies and procedures |
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Week 15 27 May |
Present research information |
Distribute research report according to organisational policies and procedures |
Assessment Task 1 due this week. |
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Week 16 3 June |
Present research information |
Obtain feedback and comments on suitability and sufficiency of findings in accordance with organisational requirements |
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Week 17 10 Jun & Week 18 17 Jun |
RE-SUBMISSIONS |
Re-submissions of assessments. |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1:Project
Assessment Task 2: Online Quiz
Assessment Matrix
Foundation Skills – This section is only completed when foundation are explicitly stated in the unit of competency. In most Training Packages the foundation skills are integrated into the unit of competency and this is clearly stated. | ||
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Foundation skill
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Description
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Describe how each foundation skill is demonstrated through the relevant assessment |
Reading |
Analyses and evaluates textual information to develop information research strategies, integrate facts and ideas and meet organisational requirements |
AT1: Students will be required to analyse and evaluate different research strategies to meet organisational requirements for a company. This will include analysing existing information to ascertain facts to recommend an appropriate strategy moving forward. |
Writing |
Presents findings, recommendations and issues in required format using language, structure and style appropriate to audience |
AT1: Students will be required to gather information from appendices as well as information from online sources. They will be required to present this information in a report appropriate for the intended audience. |
Oral Communication |
Presents recommendations and issues using language appropriate to audience and according to organisational requirements |
AT1: Students will need to verbally interview 2 students. In addition to this, they will need to present their findings to another student and verbally seek feedback. |
Self-management |
Takes responsibility for the outcomes of routine decisions related directly to own role |
AT1: Students will be required to identify a research strategy which they will use as the basis of their analysis into the organisation. Based on the decision they make, they will need to take responsibility of the outcomes uncovered using their chosen method of research. |
Problem solving |
Identifies and solves foreseeable problems in familiar work contexts |
AT1: As part of their analysis, students will be required to identify common themes and draw reasonable conclusions to combat future issues that may arise in the workplace scenario provided. |
Technology |
Uses the main features and functions of digital technologies and tools to research and analyse information |
AT1: Students are required to use both online appendices required and online websites to ascertain current specifications for devices and software. |
Range Statement | |||
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Assessment Task1: Project |
Assessment Task 2: Online Quiz |
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Performance Evidence | |||
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the candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
research, analyse and present research findings according to organisational requirements on at least two occasions. In the course of the above, the candidate must: |
Assessment Task1: Project |
Assessment Task 2: Online Quiz |
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identify research requirements and objectives |
Task 1 |
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collect, organise and present research information |
Task 4a, b Task 5 a, b Task 9
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maintain information securely |
Task 6 |
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prepare report on research findings, including: |
Whole Assessment |
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justified assumptions and conclusions |
Task 7a, b |
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efficient and reliable research methods. |
Task 3 Task 7a, b
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Knowledge Evidence | |||
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The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
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Assessment Task1: Project |
Assessment Task 2: Online Quiz |
Assessment Task 3: Title |
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organisational policies and procedures relating to:
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key aspects of the reliability and validity of research and analysis |
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common research strategies |
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key aspects of relevant information sources, including:
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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.
Assessment Submission:
All submissions are to be made on canvas online.
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 submit https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions/extensions this form.
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.
Refer to RMIT University Policies and Procedures, verify for most recent version.
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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