This unit enables students to pursue a particular topic of research in the fields of information technology, information systems or information management. The research is done under supervision, and provides a chance for a student to pursue a topic of interest that has not been covered in other coursework units, or to build more in-depth knowledge in an area with which they already have some familiarity but desire more knowledge and expertise. Students enrolling in this unit should have the approval of the Head of School or their nominee. Assessment comprises a research paper, project report, or equivalent.
Students meet weekly with their supervisors for approximately 30 minutes to set goals and report on achievements and difficulties.
Weekly meetings with supervisor (or OCL equivalent) to set goals for self-guided investigation and learning.
IMS5037
Completion of 24 points of graduate units from FIT.
Entry to this unit is subject to approval of the Associate Dean Education (ADE), on the advice of the relevant Masters Program Leader. An application form is required.
Steve Wright
| Week | Activities | Assessment |
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| 0 | Students will need to familiarise themselves with the information contained in this unit guide | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 |
| 1 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 2 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 3 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 4 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 5 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 6 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 7 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 8 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 9 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 10 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 11 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 12 | To be negotiated with supervisor | |
| 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.
Research paper, review, project report or equivalent: 100%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| To be set by the individual staff member supervising each research topic. | 100% | To be negotiated |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/unit-assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see the Demystifying Citing and Referencing tutorial at http://lib.monash.edu/tutorials/citing/
Monash Library Unit Reading List
http://readinglists.lib.monash.edu/index.html
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.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/equity/special-consideration.html.
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/plagiarism-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).
If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, please submit your work via the learning site for this unit, which you can access via links in the my.monash portal.
Please check with your lecturer before purchasing any Required Resources. Limited copies of prescribed texts are available for you to borrow in the library, and prescribed software is available in student labs.
Not applicable
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Key educational policies include:
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