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Part One: Course Pamphlet
Evaluation
Students will engage in a critical analysis of the academic success
of their project. Most often three pieces of work are presented for grading:
1) finalized project implementation proposal (20 %), progress report (30%)
and a paper or other demonstration of learning that refines, builds on
and synthesizes the previous two assignments. Students’ work will
be evaluated cumulatively based on the completion of three assignments.
- Finalized Project Proposal 20%
The student will be required to submit a revised and refined version
of the initial project proposal that provided the basis for them having
gained permission to enrol in this course. The proposal must identify
a problem or issue to be addressed, and provide a justification for
undertaking the project. The proposal will provide a brief overview
of the topic, methodology, time frame, research instruments if any,
ethics implications where applicable, and summary of the form in which
the results will be reported or demonstrated. A method of self-evaluation
is also to be included in the project proposal along with a timetable
for completing its various phases. The proposal will make clear if
the project is to be designed for a specific audience or is designed
with a view to interesting a prospective audience in the project,
once completed. A tentative list of resources, annotated to indicate
their relevance to the project is to be submitted as part of the proposal.
Students are also required to anticipate any difficulties or barriers
that may impede the successful completion of the project as initially
envisaged. Approximately 7–10 pages.
- Progress Report 30%
The student must complete a progress report once half to two-thirds
of the work in the course has been completed. The Progress Report
may take the form of a descriptive report of how the research was
conducted and an overview of the information produced. It may consist
in part of work that will be revised and refined for inclusion in
the final project report. Approximately 10–12 pages.
- Project Report 50%
The project report or other demonstration of learning will integrate
the finalized research proposal, relevant elements from the progress
report and provide a method of self-evaluation indicating the strengths
and weaknesses of the completed work, along with several suggestions
for further research on the topic in the future. The project report
will result in a final product that is the student’s own critical
analysis of the current trends and outcomes related to the particular
problem, issue or activity selected. The final assignment should be
approximately 20–25 pages in length.
Alternate formats for the presentation of work may be submitted
for evaluation in place of some written work. This option is entirely
at the discretion of the project supervisor. If permission is given
by the supervisor in writing beforehand, students may submit their
work other than in standard essay format. For example, videos, and
powerpoint presentations may take the place of written reports so
long as the format has been authorised by the project supervisor prior
to submission and is accompanied by supporting documentation to complete
the report.
The timelines for completion of these assignments will be arranged between
the project supervisor and the student as part of the Learning Contract.
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