ATS3282 · International relations and politics research practicum

Overview

This research practicum is designed to develop your professional skills of teamwork and applied research. In this unit you will work collaboratively to conduct research on a topic commissioned by an external organisation. You will work in a team to research, write and deliver a major research project, supervised by a Monash unit coordinator and in consultation with the commissioning external organisation.

Areas of study: International relations

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. work independently and collaboratively to research and draft a report to a professional standard, and present report findings to a professional audience;
2. evaluate and communicate your progress and achievements with members of your team, the unit coordinator and the partner organisation clearly, ethically and in a timely manner;
3. engage with the partner organisation, and meet the timelines and their expectations in a professional manner;
4. reflect critically on the professional collaboration experience and relevant concepts related to research and teamwork.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.