FIT4005 · IT research and innovation methods

Overview

The aim of this unit is to prepare you to conduct research and innovation in the IT industry. It provides broad coverage of the issues, concepts, methods, and techniques associated with the contemporary IT professional as you conduct research, and design and evaluate new products and services. It introduces you to major research and innovation paradigms, the principles of research and innovation design, responsible research and innovation, and research and innovation methods and techniques within IT industry. It also covers how to effectively communicate the results research and innovation through the established method of short-form video. Skills developed and knowledge acquired from this unit will prepare you to plan, conduct and communicate research and innovation within an IT organisation, as well as to be knowledgeable and critical interpreters of research and innovation more generally.

Offerings

Assessment

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

You will develop a portfolio of work linked to the studio. This may include: reviews of research literature; qualitative and quantitative method research designs, findings and analyses; research proposals; studio presentations; presentations of research (oral, written, online and/or video).

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

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to frame and design all aspects of the research and innovation pipeline;
2. Review and critique the current state of art from a wide range of sources to inform a research question and appropriate methods;
3. Explain the ethical and professional issues that may arise when conducting IT research and innovation and demonstrate practical ways to address them;
4. Evaluate, select and justify research and innovation methods, including data collection and analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods;
5. Identify and describe intellectual property issues related to IT research and innovation, including prior art and new knowledge;
6. Communicate the outcomes of research and innovation activities, demonstrating an understanding of diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.

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