Course Title: Conduct online research for further study
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: GEDU6095
Course Title: Conduct online research for further study
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4386 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Contact: Melanie Kyle
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4052
Course Contact Email: melanie.kyle@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Melanie Kyle 51.2.0 melanie.kyle@rmit.edu.au
Melanie Reynolds 51.2.0 melanie.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Jane Collins 51.2.0jane.collins@rmit.edu.au
Jacqueline Cheng 51.2.0
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.
Assumed knowledge:
To successfully undertake this unit, minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that align to level 3 of ACSF are recommended.
Course Description
This course will be delivered in a blended mode. This means that the delivery is both online and face to face. By studying online in this course you will develop your independent learning skills in preparation for tertiary study. You will develop research and analysis skills in a tertiary study context. This unit of competency is taught in conjunction with VU21865 Tertiary reading and Writing (GEDU6092).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21868 Conduct online research for further study |
Element: |
1. Prepare for online research |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Access online web search tutorials to gather effective search techniques |
Element: |
2. Research information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine purpose and scope of the research according to requirements and clarify with others if required |
Element: |
3. Analyse information |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Critically examine material for relevance and suitability |
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) and Australian Qualities Framework (AQF).
http://www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework
http://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf/in-detail/aqf-levels/
They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF/AQF indicators of Reading and Writing competence at Level 4.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation program. This competency will have blended delivery: online and face to face.
This competency will cover basic skills in online research. You will develop the skills and knowledge required to gather, critically analyse, organise and present information from online research.
You will:
- Access online resources and complete online activities
- 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
Course Dates:
6 February - 2 June 2017
Public Holidays:
Labour Day Holiday – Monday 13 March 2017
Anzac Day Holiday – Tuesday 25 April 2017
Mid‐Semester Break:
Thursday 13 April 2016 – Wednesday 19 April 2017
Teaching Schedule
This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program.This unit is clustered with VU21865 Prepare for Tertiary Reading and Writing (GEDU6092) which is also delivered using blended mode (online and face to face).
Week |
VU20764 Conduct online research VU20761 Prepare for tertiary reading and writing |
VU20761 |
VU20764 |
1 |
Reading Strategies Online: Welcome Announcement Teacher Introduction Post Student Introduction on Discussion board Course Overview and Assessment Guide Privacy and Social Media Guidelines (Induction Booklet) Efficient reading strategies- skim & scan (Learning Lab) Activity-Reading, scanning and comprehension - text with questions and writing a paragraph Research management –CAPOW Activity-watch and take notes ad put on padlet
Face to face: Explanation of and modelling blended delivery Induction: Blackboard & accessing online courses, Turnitin and My Provisional Grades, invoices & RMIT email Review/practice reading, scanning and comprehension |
E1 |
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2 |
Research and note-taking Online: iSearch Library Research Skills –Ge Started Reading, Note taking: Learning Lab and YouTube video Activity- read and take notes from article, complete quiz
Face to face: Review/practice listening & notetaking from AV and written text |
E1 |
E1 E2 E3 |
3 |
Paragraph Writing Online: iSearch Library –Search Activity- taking notes and summarising longer text Paragraph Writing- topic sentences and linking words (Learning Lab) Activity-Write practice paragraph & submit on Turnitin
Face to face: Topic sentence & paragraph scramble activities Using databases for online research Turnitin – how to use, access GradeMark feedback and check Originality report RMIT guidelines & instructions |
E1 E3 |
E1 E2 |
4 |
Paraphrasing Online: iSearch Library -Evaluate What is an expert? Activity-read and paraphrase and submit via turnitin Assessment Task: Paragraph Writing Due Monday 27 February via Turnitin
Face to face: Paraphrasing and critical thinking – do CAPOW activity |
E1 E3 |
E 1 E2 |
5 |
Referencing Science/Engineering streams Online: iSearch Library -Reference Harvard Referencing style Annotated bibliography models & structure Activity-Write practise Annotation with citation Read Assessment task: Annotated bibliography Face to face: Referencing & writing annotations and model annotated bibliographies
Business/Legal streams: iSearch Library -Reference Harvard Referencing style Effective business writing Read Assessment Task: Written Business Communication and complete part one Face to face: Referencing/paraphrasing and quoting Discuss Assessment Task: Written Business Communication |
E1 E2 E3 E4
|
E1 E2 E3 |
6 |
Topic focus and Academic/Formal Writing Science and Engineering streams Online: Mind mapping tutorial Activities-Academic Writing and Harvard Referencing Assessment Task: Annotated bibliography topic focus and research. Face to face: Mind mapping activity Topic focus discussion Demonstrate & produce academic writing and Harvard Referencing
Business/Legal streams Online: Mind mapping tutorial Activities-Academic Writing and Harvard Referencing Business letters Activity-write practice business letter to address inquiry Face to face: Mind mapping activity Model writing a business letter Templates and style guides |
E1 E3 E4
|
E 1 E2 E3 E4 |
7 |
Synthesizing Science Engineering streams Online: Academic Writing Style Activity- Read, take notes and synthesize Assessment task: Annotated bibliography DRAFT due Monday March 20 via Turnitin Face to face: Practice synthesizing and in text citations Discuss Assessment task: Annotated bibliography
Business/Legal streams Online: Academic Writing Style Activity- Read, take notes and synthesize Writing memos Activity-write a business memo Assessment task Written Business Communication- continue work
Face to face: Writing business emails Titles and sign offs
|
E1 E2 E3 E4 |
E 1 E2 E3 |
8 |
Exam Week Science/Engineering streams Online: Read teacher feedback on draft in Turnitin for Annotated Bibliography and redraft/edit as required Complete reference list quiz
Business/Legal streams Online: Continue work on Assessment task Written Business Communication Complete reference list quiz
|
E4
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9 |
Editing Assessment tasks Science/Engineering streams Online: Editing and proofreading Annotated Bibliography: Use editing checklist Assessment Task Annotated Bibliography due Monday 3 April via Turnitin Face to face: Discuss Assessment Task Annotated Bibliography How to read and interpret feedback Read and discuss Assessment task Academic Report
Business/Legal streams Online: Editing and proofreading Activity-Use editing checklist Assessment task Written Business Communication Due Monday April 3 via Turnitin Face to face: Discuss Assessment task Written Business Communication How to read and interpret feedback Read and discuss Assessment task Academic Report
|
E3 E4
|
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10 |
Report Writing Online: Compare academic writing styles (essays/reports/reflective writing) Report structure/sections of a report Model report Read Assessment Task Academic Report
Face to face: Report structure and language Reporting verbs activity |
E1 |
E1 E2 E3 |
11 |
Academic Report Online: Assessment task Academic Report: Topic focus and research Report structure and language Choose 3 relevant academic texts: use Harvard Reference Style & record in CAPOW table
Face to face: Databases and topic focus activity Discuss sample reports |
E1 E 2 E4
|
E1 E 2 E3 |
12 |
Reading skills Online: reading and interpreting graphs and diagrams Assessment Task Academic Report: write Introduction & Findings sections
Face to face: Interpreting, describing trends and labelling graphs/diagrams. Reporting verbs activity |
E1 E 2 E3 E4
|
E1 E 2 E3 |
13 |
Synthesizing Online: Synthesizing information from graphs and diagrams Assessment task Academic Report – write Discussion section
Face to face: Language and purpose of Discussion section of academic report emphasis on synthesizing |
E1 E 2 E3 E4
|
E1 E 2 E3 |
14 |
Editing and Proofreading Online: Assessment task Academic Report DRAFT due Monday May 15 via Turnitin
Face to face: Peer and self- edit draft academic report using editing checklist |
E1 E 2 E3 E4
|
E1 E 2 E3 |
15 |
Online: Assessment task Academic Report check teacher feedback in Turnitin edit/redraft using checklist
Face to face: Support students with redrafting and editing final academic report |
E1 E 2 E3 E4
|
E1 E 2 E3 |
16 |
Online: Assessment task Academic Report due Monday 31 May via Turnitin
Face to face: Exam technique and skills Support with any Academic Report resubmission |
E1 E 2 E3 E4
|
E1 E 2 E3 |
The teaching schedule may be subject to change. Students will be advised via Blackboard and in class should changes occur.
All students will be inducted into the program. Induction includes:
- Induction Booklet and presentation
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
This competency will have blended delivery: online using Blackboard and face to face. You can access Blackboard through myRMIT/My Studies. At the induction session in the first week of your program you will be given guidelines on using the system.
Additional information about using Blackboard is available in the Induction Booklet. For information technology needs and online learning tools see: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=hi8nszlw2pr
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts for this course however it is recommended that you have:
- Headphones and microphone capability on your device
- USB (Memory stick)
- Laptop computer
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.
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 manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
The Student Charter www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/ summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT University student as well as the responsibilities of the university.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1
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.
Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your skills.You will be given the opportunity of checkpoints throughout the course to develop your ability to identify and correct your own mistakes which 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.
All assessment must be submitted through Turnitin via myRMIT, My Studies (Blackboard).
Summative Assessments:
Assessment Task: Paragraph Writing (due Week 4)
Assessment Task: Annotated Bibliography or Business Writing (depending on stream) due Week 9
Assessment Task: Academic Report (due Week 16)
All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.
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 Program Coordinator. An assessment delivery plan will be available on Blackboard (myRMIT).
Other Information
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student program policy www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
You will be asked to attend mid-semester and end of semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Co-ordinator. The interviews are an important part of giving you feedback and supporting you through your program by monitoring your academic progress
Special consideration policy (Late submissions)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Extension www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment. Special Consideration www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy
www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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