COMM2786 Professional Research Project (Media) 代写


Assessment 3: Final submission
 
You will submit your thesis or exegesis, to the specifications that you have been given, with all supporting material as negotiated with your supervisor, and with reference to the course materials and your research proposal.
 
Weight: 50%
Due: end of week 14
Marked by: 2 external examiners
 
Rubric - assessment 3
 
 

	F 0-49%	P 50-59%	C 60-69%	D 70-79%	HD 80-100%
Research design 20%	The research problem, and the research questions arising from it, are incomprehensible, very superficial, or not relevant to the discipline. Your methodology is under-developed.	Your discussion of the research problem is superficial. As a result, the research question/s do not seem to be very significant. Your methodology is under-developed.	You have identified a significant research problem and derived research questions from it, however your understanding of the problem is problematic. Your methodology may not seem to suit the question.	You have identified a significant research problem and derived research questions from it, however your understanding of the problem and/or your methodology raise small questions that needed further thought.	Clear and appropriate statement of research problem, question and of research design / methods employed.
Body of knowledge 20%	Little or no evidence that you have researched the field, or that you understand the research you have undertaken.	Research is superficial, limited, and has obvious gaps in the body of knowledge presented.	Research is reasonably thorough, with some gaps in the knowledge, or poor interpretation of the research.	Research is thorough and well interpreted, however some issues remain under-explored, or poorly addressed.	Advanced knowledge of and synthesis of literature and past practice in the field
Argument 20%	You have no argument, or the argument does not relate to your research question or your literature review or engagement with industry.	While you have an argument, it is superficial or repetitive, and does not seem to progress towards resolving your research question	You have an argument which is structured appropriately, however significant flaws in your logic or engagement with the body of knowledge limit its success.	You have a well structured, thoughtful argument which engages with your research and research question. Some gaps in your logic, success of the project work, or other identifiable issues can be identified.	You have presented a logical , succinct and well justified argument addressing the research problem.
Research findings 20%	No research findings, or your research findings do not appear to be related to the argument or the research question.	Your research findings are ambiguous or hard to understand, and/or they don’t seem to strongly related to your argument and/or research question.	Your research findings are easy to understand, based on your argument and answer your research question. However they are insignificant or self-evident.	Your research findings are significant, easy to understand, based on your argument and answer your research question. However you have missed some issues or aspects of the argument.	You have unambiguous findings based on the argument that add to the body of knowledge related to the research problem and literature review
Communication 10%	Spelling, expression, layout, design and organisation of the work is very poor, with significant flaws that mean it is often impossible to understand the work.	Spelling, expression, layout, design and organisation of the work is poor, with flaws that make it difficult to understand the work.	Spelling, expression, layout, design and organisation of the work is good, with some flaws that create some confusion.	Spelling, expression, layout, design and organisation of the work is very good, with only minor flaws that do not impede comprehension.	Spelling, expression, layout, design and organisation of the work is perfect.
Relevance to career path 10%	No reason why the project is relevant to your career path is presented	No explicit reason why the project is relevant to your career path is presented, although it may be inferred	A reason why the project is relevant to your career path is presented, however it does not seem very significant or viable	A reason why the project is relevant to your career path is presented, however it may not be completely thought through.	You present a clear rationale for why the research project is relevant to your career path, and it seems like a significant niche for you to fill.

 
 
 
Learning outcomes mapping
 
This assessment task addresses the following Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development:
●     Interrogate and critically discuss the literature and major works related to international professional practice in your area.
●     Conduct research based on project plans that address stated research questions, methods and audiences.
●     Solve research problems and critically analyse findings in relation to scholarly and industry needs - both local and international.
●     Present findings that situate your work in the field to inform future professional practice and research.
●     Critically reflect on your personal and professional learning and develop strategies to implement this learning in professional practice.
●     Determine and apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively solve problems, demonstrating expert judgment and ethical responsibility relating to your professional practice and discipline.
●     Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on complex theories and recent developments, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice in your field.
●     Professionally communicate propositions, processes and outcomes to address specialist and non-specialist audiences.
●     Provide leadership within your discipline as well as collaborate with others.
●     Use appropriate research methods to design and execute substantial projects, evaluate the outcomes and theorise about the contribution of your learning to the profession and knowledge area.
●     Master a body of knowledge and specific technical skills to progress your professional career within the contemporary media and communication arena.
 
Subject:Professional research project
Course Description
In this capstone course you will consolidate and apply the knowledge and skills you have developed across the program. The focus for this will be an individually negotiated research project, based on a project plan.
Your research may focus on an issue relating to your academic and/or professional industry context and will culminate in a presentation of your findings. Options for your research outcome may include: a scholarly industry report; a minor thesis; or a practice-based project with an exegesis. 
 



Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

• Determine and apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively solve problems, demonstrating expert judgment and ethical responsibility relating to your professional practice and discipline.
• Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on complex theories and recent developments, both local and international, to extend and challenge knowledge and practice in your field.
• Professionally communicate propositions, processes and outcomes to address specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Provide leadership within your discipline as well as collaborate with others.
• Use appropriate research methods to design and execute substantial projects, evaluate the outcomes and theorise about the contribution of your learning to the profession and knowledge area.
• Master a body of knowledge and specific technical skills to progress your professional career within the contemporary media and communication arena.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• Interrogate and critically discuss the literature and major works related to international professional practice in your area.
• Conduct research based on project plans that address stated research questions, methods and audiences.
• Solve research problems and critically analyse findings in relation to scholarly and industry needs - both local and international.
• Present findings that situate your work in the field to inform future professional practice and research.
• Critically reflect on your personal and professional learning and develop strategies to implement this learning in professional practice.

COMM2786 Professional Research Project (Media) 代写

Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities that may include tutorials, group and online class discussions. The primary focus will be undertaking individual research.



Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
The University Library has extensive resources for Media students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/media-and-communication.
The Library provides guides on academic referencing: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian.
 



Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment may include projects and presentations.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
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 coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: Assessment
 
 COMM2786 Professional Research Project (Media) 代写