COMM7402 Science Communication Specialist Research Topics [UG]

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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 unit is assessed by 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): Dr 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 or Master
of Clinical Research

Contact hours—as arranged with unit co-ordinator

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