Subject description
The overall objective is to develop a structured approach to research in engineering. The focus is on the development of skills in framing a research problem, developing a research design, design of data collection analysis and interpretation frameworks. Literature research skills will be developed. Ethical issues in research will be … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
ENGG851 - Engineering Research Methods
ECTE355 - Scholars Project
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an ability to effectively conduct preliminary research on a topic of interest in a chosen field of study
2.
Perform preliminary work to extend this topic
3.
Show a high level ability to communicate in writing by producing a detailed literature review and project proposal on the topic.
4.
Employ high level oral communication skills through the delivery of a seminar presentation.
5.
Demonstrate higher order thinking skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation’
Assessment details
Progress Check
Introduction Chapter
Critique
Final Report
Presentation
Online quizzes
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.
Contact details
Faculty contact