Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit delivers identical content and learning objectives to SMED5411 Research Project 3, but is based on a project with a rural service provider.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period Narrogin Face to face Non-standard teaching period Northam Face to face Non-standard teaching period Port Hedland Face to face Non-standard teaching period Warren Blackwood Face to face Non-standard teaching period Albany Face to face Non-standard teaching period Broome Face to face Non-standard teaching period Bunbury Face to face Non-standard teaching period Busselton Face to face Non-standard teaching period Carnarvon Face to face Non-standard teaching period Derby Face to face Non-standard teaching period Esperance Face to face Non-standard teaching period Geraldton Face to face Non-standard teaching period Kalgoorlie Face to face Non-standard teaching period Karratha Face to face Non-standard teaching period Kununarra Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate specific application of general statistical knowledge to the analysis of data arising from the research project; (2) demonstrate critical interpretation of results in the context of the wider research field; (3) demonstrate further development of written communication skills in a concise scientific format; (4) demonstrate oral communication and the defence of research findings; and (5) display professional behaviour.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written report; (2) poster with oral summation; and (3) professional behaviour and participation assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the professional behaviour and participation assessment component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Terri Pikora
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- Regular contact with research supervisor
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.