Communicating Social Science Research (POLS40023)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | July |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is an Honours workshop focused upon developing the written and verbal communication skills of students enrolled in a research thesis in the School of Social and Political Sciences. It will be undertaken as as a semi-intensive series of seminar discussion and applied workshops in which students are required to communicate their research projects, its significance and findings to academic and non-academic audiences. The assessment will include a mix of verbal and written work.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject students should:
- demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the social science research process through critically evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of key approaches to social science research
- access and appreciate national and international debates in politics and international studies, and social science more broadly
- act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars, as citizens and in the work force
- be able to communicate research significance coherently, concisely and effectively verbally and in writing across a range of audiences
- qualify for employment in a wide range of occupations, by developing advanced communication and editing skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A 3-minute thesis presentation and a 7 minute oral defence
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
A research paper
| End of semester | 60% |
A media piece (target audience -Pursuit, the Citizen)
| During the examination period | 20% |
Hurdle Requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory on all days. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. Hurdle requirement: Hurdle Requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory on all days. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Jessica Megarry Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 2 x 3 hour seminars per week for 4 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 28 August 2020 Last self-enrol date 7 August 2020 Census date 28 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 July contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Last updated: 3 November 2022