In this unit, you undertake an internship placement of a minimum of 90 hours under the supervision of a 91Porn researcher. Participants will gain exposure to, and be involved in, the processes of planning and undertaking research. Under direction, you conduct a small research project which contributes to the work of a UC researcher or team of researchers. You will also prepare and present a seminar presentation to share observations and experiences with the unit convener and other students at the end of the teaching period. The project may involve working with an external research partner.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Contribute to the design, planning and management of a real-world research project under supervision;
2. Negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders in a research project;
3. Undertake analysis and critical evaluation in a project context; and
4. Communicate research findings effectively individually or in groups to peers and other researchers, verbally and in writing.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

Students must have passed either 11236 Investigating and Explaining Society OR 11272 Law and Justice Research Project.

Students must also have passed 24 credit points with a GPA of at least 5.5.

Permission is required from the Unit Convener to enrol.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.