EDU9618 Presentation and Dissemination of Study 2

EDU	9618	74869	1, 2008	EXT	Presentation and Dissemination of Study 2	2.00	Toowoomba
Subject	Cat-nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic group:	FOEDU
Academic org:	FOE002
Student contribution band:	National Priority Teaching
ASCED code:	070303

Staffing
Requisites
Other requisites
Rationale
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
Reference materials
Student workload
Assessment details
Important assessment information
Assessment notes
Other requirements
Production date
PDF version

STAFFING

Examiner: Patrick Danaher
Moderator: Peter Albion

REQUISITES

Pre-requisite: EDU9617 or Enrolment in EDU9617

OTHER REQUISITES

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html

RATIONALE

Courses EDU 9611 - EDU 9618 provide a significant opportunity for research which will allow educators to investigate professional practice problems at the doctoral level.

SYNOPSIS

This course is a continuation of the research project designed and commenced in EDU 9611. The specific tasks required for the completion of this course will be negotiated between the student and his/her supervisors. The aim of this course is to produce a dissertation or folio in a form appropriate to the requirements for submission for external examination.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of this course students will be able to:

present a thesis or folio in a form appropriate to the requirements for submission for external examination; (Presentation of thesis/folio)
extend and expand the research base of professional practitioners in a selected area; (Presentation of thesis/folio)
submit a revised dissertation or folio in accordance with examiners' reports as required. (Presentation of thesis/folio)
demonstrate competence in and appropriate use of language and literacy, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and bibliographic referencing. (Presentation of thesis/folio)

TOPICS

	Description	Weighting (%)
1.	Thesis/folio preparation and presentation	100.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Whether you are on, or off campus, the USQ Library is an excellent source of information http://www.usq.edu.au/library/. The gateway to education resources is here: http://use.edu.au/library/faculties/education/default.htm

American Psychological Association 2001, Publication manual of the American Psychological Society, 5th edn, APA, Washington, DC.

Anderson, J & Poole, M 2001, Thesis and assignment writing, 4th edn, Wiley, Milton, QLD.

Anderson, T & Kanuka, H 2003, e-Research: methods, strategies and issues, Allyn & Bacon, Boston, MA.

Johnson, B & Christensen, L 2004, Educational research: quantitative, qualitative and mixed approaches, 2nd edn, Allyn & Bacon, Boston, MA.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Project Work	330.00

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description		Marks out of	Wtg(%)	Due date	Notes
PRESENTATION OF THESIS/FOLIO		100.00	100.00	03 Mar 2008	(see note 1)

NOTES

1.: Assessment due dates will be negotiated individually between the student and his/her supervisor. Letter grades will be used in this course and displayed in the notes section.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit required assignments late without the approval of the Examiner, they can expect to be given a Fail grade for the course.
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
As P is the only passing grade available for this course, all students who are qualified for a passing grade, as in important assessment note 4 (above), will be given a grade of P. Other students will be given either an F (Failing grade) or an IDM (Incomplete - Deferred Make-up) grade.
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course.
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
There will be no Deferred or Supplementary examinations in this course.
University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

1.	The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the examiner.
2.	Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of request being made by the examiner. The student must retain this copy until the grade for this course has been finalised.
3.	In accordance with the University's assignment extension policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
4.	Student work, such as draft chapters, outlines, etc., to be submitted in a form and format indicated by the supervisor(s). The Faculty will normally accept only assessments that have been written, typed or printed on paper-based media.
5.	The Faculty will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile.
6.	Students who do not have regular access to postal services or who are otherwise disadvantaged by these regulations may be given special consideration. They should contact the examiner of the course to negotiate such special arrangements.
7.	In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, the due date for the assignment will be the next working day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the examiner's convenience.
8.	Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of a course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will be awarded only when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non-directed personal study.
9.	Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination); IDM (Incomplete - Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).
10.	Marking criteria are provided in course material as mark sheets/guides or as part of assignment specifications.
11.	Summative assessment items will receive one of the following letter grades: P, F or IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Students are to use consistently a recognised referencing system.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc..) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html. *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the state of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.

This version produced 27 May 2008.