| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
Semester 1, Semester 2 (see Timetable) |
| Outcomes |
Students are exposed to advanced literature in science communication. They are able to access and search the scientific literature, critically read the scientific literature, complete a clear and concise literature review in a particular research field and display their understanding of the research methodology used in the research field. This is a problem-based research project and is assessed by a seminar presentation and a 3000-word assignment based on a thorough literature review. |
| Content |
With guidance, students individually choose a topic in the area of science communication. Students conduct a critical examination and review of the literature. Students access and search the scientific literature, critically read the scientific literature, complete a clear and concise literature review in a particular research field and display their understanding of the research methodology used in the research field. |
| Assessment |
This comprises a seminar presentation and a 3000-word assignment based on a thorough literature review.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Associate Professor Nancy Longnecker |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode |
on-campus |
| Unit Rules |
| Prerequisites: enrolment in Science Communication honours, Graduate Certificate in Science Communication, Graduate Diploma in Science Communication, Master of Science Communication, Master of Science Communication and Education or Master of Clinical Research |
Contact hours—as arranged with unit co-ordinator
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- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change.
- Assistance with study skills, including English language skills, is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students (see http://www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/learning). Student Services location: Second Floor, South Wing, Guild Village; telephone: 6488 2423.
- Books and other materials wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback.
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