21890 Industry Research Project Spring 2024SQL

Java Python 21890 Industry Research Project

Spring 2024

Subject description

The capstone enables students to demonstrate mastery of disciplinary knowledge in their field in the context of resolving a substantial industry or workplace issue. Students reflect critically on theory and professional practice to identify an issue, develop a research question, source and critically analyse literature and data, formulate findings, and produce a series of meaningful recommendations. The completed project demonstrates students’ ability to apply knowledge and skills with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability, and articulate original ideas and thought processes to make a practical contribution to the existing body of knowledge relevant to their profession. In preparing a written report, and making a presentation of their process and outcomes, students demonstrate professional-level competence.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1. Identify and formulate insightful responses to contemporary issues impacting their field

2. Critically analyze data to generate impactful findings

3. Recommend evidence-based solutions to resolve industry issues

4. Communicate information clearly and fluently in high quality formats appropriate for a professional audience

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

This subject also contributes specifically to the following program learning objectives:

Apply critical thinking and advanced analytical skills to develop creative solutions that respond to community, Indigenous and business needs within a management context (1.1)

Communicate information clearly and fluently to a diverse range of stakeholders (2.1)

Integrate advanced knowledge of complex management concepts, including Indigenous perspectives, and technical skills in forming stewardship judgments to lead professional practice in general management (4.1)

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

This capstone subject is designed to bridge a formal course of learning with graduate career outcomes. It supports students to develop professional identities as workplace leaders and problem solvers, equipped for rapidly changing, digitally disrupted, agile professional workplaces. As such, the subject is aligned with the following graduate attributes:

Intellectual rigour and innovative problem solving

Communication and collaboration

Social responsibility and cultural awareness

Professional and technical competence

Teaching and learning strategies

Students in this subject complete a substantial internship-like experience, identifying authentic industry problems, and formulating evidence-based solutions for an industry audience. The subject will be furnished with substantial online resources and peer-to-peer support. Four core collaborative seminars will be complemented by weekly classes for student consultations with peers and supporting academic staff. Students will receive early formative feedback through participation in the seminar activities.

An aim of this subject is to help you develop academic and professional language and communication skills to succeed at university and in the workplace. During the course of this subject, you will complete a milestone assessment task that will, in addition to assessing your subject-specific learning objectives, assess your English language proficiency.

Content (topics)

Identifying problems in industry contexts

Structuring an inquiry for industry: knowledge translation or applied research

Developing the research question

Research alignment

Grounding a project in the literature

Sourcing, analysing and critiquing data

Structuring reports for impact

Developing evidence-based recommendations

Assessment task 1: Research Proposal (Individual)

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1 and 4

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

4.1

Weight:

35%

Task:

This semester you will be given the opportunity to conduct your own independent research on a contemmporary industry issue related to your degree program.

We have provided you with a list of topics to choose from on CANVAS, which have been written by the Masters program directors. Note: You must choose a topic from the list that relates to your degree program. If you want to develop your own topic you need to talk to your tutor and get approval before commencing).

Your Proposal

Once you have chosen your topic you need to research the issue and write a 2000 word proposal that addresses the following questions:

Section 1: Research Title

Your title should be a concise statement on your research and lay the groundwork for the work you will do over the course of the semester

Section 2: Your Research in Context

What aspect of the research topic provided by your program director do you wish to research? Why is this aspect of the topic important to you?

Which stakeholders within a particular industry (or industries) are affected by your research?

In what ways do you feel that developing an understanding of this problem will aid you in your future careers?

What parts of your study in your Masters relate to your understanding of your research?

Section 3: Research Question(s)

Identify a research question you want to ask in relation to the research problem you have chosen industry (something industry or other stakeholders would likely see value in understan 21890 Industry Research Project Spring 2024SQL ding more about)

You should not have more than two research questions. Your question could be descriptive, comparative, evaluative, exploratory or explanatory (see week 2 classes)

Section 4: Literature

Describe the areas of academic theory and practice based literature you will need to consult in order to answer your research question.

Section 5: Secondary data

Explain what types of secondary data you will use in your assignment.

Formatting and Submission Instructions: Please submit one SINGLE WORD Document in an academic report style. Your report should be formatted for A4 paper size, with 1.5 line spacing and 2.5 centimeter margins. The text should be in a 12-point size font and left-aligned. Pages are numbered appearing in the bottom right-hand corner of the pages. References are correct, complete and follow the APA7 convention. You submit this document as your own work with full knowledge of academic integrity standards at UTS. Academic misconduct penalty applies if you are found to have breached these standards.

Length: Word count: 1500 words (excluding appendices, table of contents and reference list)

Weighting 35%

Due date: 11:59pm September 9 2024.

Length:

Word count: 2000 words (excluding reference list)

Due: Week 6

September 9 at 11:59pm

Criteria:

Consideration of business practice and issues in a broad environmental context

Identification of evidence-based contemporary issue

Research alignment (purpose/objectives/question/method)

Extent, depth and relevance of research undertaken

Professional written proposal

Further information:

Sources used must be authentic, legitimate, robust and trustworthy.

Assessment task 2: Viva (Individual)

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 3 and 4

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

2.1

Weight: 35%

Task:

In this assessment, students’ communication skills and knowledge will be assessed along with their ability to defend their industry research via a set of questions.

Detailed marking criteria are provided on CANVAS.

Length:

Presentation time: 5 minutes

Q & A: 5 minutes

Due: Week 9 to Week 12

Presentations will take place in lieu of lectures and tutorials in Weeks 9 - 12. Presentations will take place in your normal tutorial room and the schedule of presentations will be advised by your tutor in week 7. Your slides must be uploaded to CANVAS the day before your presentation. Mandatory provision of Student ID prior to the presentation and your face must be visible for this VIVA. The VIVA presentations will be recorded.

Criteria:

Clarity of the industry issue and the research question

Relevancy of the recommendations to the issue

Delivery of effective communication and presentation for a professional audience including the use of visual aids

Insightful responses to questions from the audience

Demonstration of the authenticity of the project

Further information:

This task includes a milestone assessment component that evaluates English language proficiency. You may be guided to further language support after the completion of this subject if your results in this milestone task indicate you need more help with your language skills.

Assessment task 3: Analytical Report (Individual)

Objective(s):

This addresses subject learning objective(s):

2, 3 and 4

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

1.1

Weight: 30%

Task:

For this assessment, students are required to submit an analytical report that addresses an industry issue, produces a series of meaningful recommendations which can be derived from secondary data. This report should reflect modifications and refinements from Assessments 1 and 2.

Detailed marking criteria, checklist, exemplars and report structure are provided on CANVAS.

Length: Word count: 2000 words (excluding references and reference list)

Due: Week 13

November 6 at 11:59pm Please submit a SINGLE WORD Document on CANVAS. Your report should be formatted for A4 paper size, with 1.5 line spacing and 2.5 centimeter margins. The text should be in a 12-point size font and left-aligned. Pages are numbered appearing in the bottom right-hand corner of the pages. Academic references follow APA7 and are submitted correctly and completely in alphabetical order by surname or institution. You submit this document as your own work with full knowledge of academic integrity standards at UTS. Academic misconduct penalty applies if you are found to have breached these standards.

Criteria:

Critical analysis of secondary data to generate impactful findings

Completion of a research project with creative recommendations to resolve the industry issue

Extent, depth and relevance of research undertaken

Professional written report

Further information:

ZOOM, CANVAS and MS TEAMS are the platforms used in the delivery of this subject. Please ensure you have access to the latest version of these software:

https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/using-uts-systems/software-available-students For problems in accessing and using these software, contact UTS ITD through Service Connect