| Credit |
18 (Parts 1 to 3) |
| Availability |
Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Outcomes |
Students are able to (1) critically analyse strategic and/or operational planning policies and processes; (2) demonstrate an understanding of policy theory and practice; and (3) conduct research and work independently; and (4) demonstrate appropriate and effective written and oral communication skills. |
| Content |
This unit is taken over two consecutive semesters and parts 1 to 3 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. The unit is designed to develop students' independent research and analytical skills. In consultation with the unit co-ordinator, they must seek and define a suitable project, devise an appropriate research strategy, interpret results and present them in the form of a planning report, research poster and oral presentation. |
| Assessment |
This comprises an oral presentation (10 per cent), research poster (10 per cent) and a planning report (80 per cent).
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Professor Matthew Tonts |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode |
on-campus |
| Unit Rules |
Contact hours—independent meetings with unit co-ordinator
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Recommended
reading | Lindsay, D. R. A Guide to Scientific Writing: Longman Cheshire 1984
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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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