ACX703 Developing a Communication Research Project

Assessment Task 1 Requirements:

This assessment task requires students to critically review and evaluate a selection of literature and data sources to establish current knowledge of the topic on which their proposed research project is based, and to demonstrate an understanding of what is already known about the topic. It is not a simple description or summary of the literature and information sources available. The assessment task offers students an opportunity to commence their preliminary reading for their proposed research project. As such, ‘the literature’ may include sources of information relevant to the professional practice (e.g. management of crisis communications) that students intend to undertake in the delivery of their project in the following trimester of study.

The literature review should be structured like a standard academic essay and should address:

• The main ideas, theories, concepts and methodologies relevant to the project topic;
• Areas of agreement and disagreement related to the topic; and
• Any problems or gaps in the literature related to the topic.

At the completion of this assessment students will be able demonstrate their ability to:

ULO1 Demonstrate knowledge and application of the key concepts, processes and considerations, including social and ethical responsibilities, in research project design and practice. GLO 1, 4.

ULO2 Identify and review the literature, conceptual frameworks and methods (including gaps and limitations) appropriate to the design and execution of a substantial research project, evaluation of outcomes, and theorising about the contribution of the proposed research to the chosen field of study. GLO 1, 3, 4.