Researching Media & Communications (MECM90038) // Assessment
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Report phase 1: Case of Inquiry & Literature Review, concluding with a Research Question and suggested method (LO1, LO3)
| Mid semester | 20% |
Report phase 2: Methodology (LO2, LO4)
| Mid semester | 20% |
Report phase 3: students produce a poster of their research project to be discussed in class, equivalent to 500 words (LO6)
| Week 12 | 10% |
Final Research Report: new content to include findings, discussion, and conclusions (LO4, LO5, LO6)
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025