This unit introduces students to the research activities occurring in the Faculty of Information Technology. It provides an opportunity to conduct a hands-on project in an area of interest to the student and to experience what it is like to be a member of a research team.
At the start of the semester the student will be assigned to one of the Faculty's research groups and assigned an academic supervisor and a project topic. Students may work individually or in groups, as determined by the supervisor of a particular topic. During the semester the student will be required to participate in research group events including seminars and presentations.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
Enrolment in course 4310.
Kim Marriott
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | Meet with Research Flagship Directors or nominees and determine project and supervisors | |
| 2 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s) | |
| 3 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s) | Project Specification due Friday 15 August 2014 |
| 4 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s) | |
| 5 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s) | |
| 6 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s) | |
| 7 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s) | |
| 8 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s) | |
| 9 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s) | |
| 10 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s) | |
| 11 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s), Attend project presentations | Project Presentations (13-17 October 2014) |
| 12 | Work on project under direction of supervisor(s) | Workbook, Final Report and Project due Friday 24 October 2014 |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
In-semester assessment: 100%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Specification | 10% | Week 3, Friday 15 August 2014 |
| Project Presentation | 10% | Week 11 (13-17 October 2014) |
| Workbook | 10% | Week 12, Friday 24 October 2014 |
| Final Report and Project | 70% | Week 12, Friday 24 October 2014 |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see resources and tutorials at http://www.monash.edu/library/skills/resources/tutorials/academic-integrity/
As directed by project supervisors the students may be required to attend research seminars or research group meetings. It is expected that they will meet with their supervisor(s) once a week to discuss project progress.
Correctness and completeness of the research project description. Quality of the written report. This will be marked by the project supervisor(s).
Quality and completeness of the presentation. Presentation delivery.
It will be marked by the project supervisors.
60% of the mark will be based on the quality of the project outcomes. This will be marked on difficulty of the project, correctness and completness of the solution, interpretation and analysis of the results as evidenced by the project report and project demonstrations. 10% of the mark will be based upon the quality of the written report: logical structure and completeness and quality of written English. It will be marked by the project supervisor(s).
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
http://readinglists.lib.monash.edu/index.html
Faculty of Information Technology Style Guide
Examination/other end-of-semester assessment feedback may take the form of feedback classes, provision of sample answers or other group feedback after official results have been published. Please check with your lecturer on the feedback provided and take advantage of this prior to requesting individual consultations with staff. If your unit has an examination, you may request to view your examination script booklet, see http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/students/procedures/request-to-view-exam-scripts.html
Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:
Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html
By default referencing should follow the FIT style guide (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/students/style-guide/) though supervisors may provide different research discipline specific guidelines which should then be followed.
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/student-academic-integrity-managing-plagiarism-collusion-procedures.html) for students to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item. Faculty Assignment coversheets can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/. Please check with your Lecturer on the submission method for your assignment coversheet (e.g. attach a file to the online assignment submission, hand-in a hard copy, or use an online quiz). Please note that it is your responsibility to retain copies of your assessments.
Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and to provide advice on how they might uphold them. You can find Monash’s Education Policies at: www.policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html
Key educational policies include:
Important student resources including Faculty policies are located at http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/students/
The University provides many different kinds of support services for you. Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at http://www.monash.edu.au/students. For Malaysia see http://www.monash.edu.my/Student-services, and for South Africa see http://www.monash.ac.za/current/.
The Monash University Library provides a range of services, resources and programs that enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Go to www.lib.monash.edu.au or the library tab in my.monash portal for more information. At Malaysia, visit the Library and Learning Commons at http://www.lib.monash.edu.my/. At South Africa visit http://www.lib.monash.ac.za/.