Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Social Science School
This course aims to help prepare you for what comes after Honours. Through creative, collaborative activities, engaging guest discussions, and tailored workshops, the course helps you define and communicate your future activities, including research, work and study. It is designed to reflect and add to your diverse interests and disciplinary backgrounds, while increasing practical skills and experiences.
This course aims to help prepare you for what comes after Honours. Through creative, collaborative activities, engaging guest discussions, and tailored workshops over seven weeks only, the course helps you define and communicateﾠyour future activities, including research, work and study. It is designed to reflect and add to your diverse interests and disciplinary backgrounds, while increasing practical skills and experiences.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course can only be undertaken by students enrolled in an Honours program.ﾠ It is expected that you will have both a solid grounding in your own disciplinary field and the ability to think beyond your disciplinary boundaries.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ARTT6050, COMU6008, COMU6050, DRAM6050, ENGL6050
Restrictions
Enrolment restricted to students who have been accepted into HASS Honours-level programs and above.
Course contact
School enquiries
Student Enquiries School of Social Science
Level 3, Michie Building (09), St Lucia campus, The University of Queensland.
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
Through creative, collaborative activities, engaging guest discussions, and tailored workshops, the course aims to help students prepare for what comes next after Honours including employment and further study.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Communicate your research to different audiences and stakeholders
LO2.
Work collaboratively to develop creative and bold solutions to a real-world challenge and reflect on lessons learned
LO3.
Anticipate and address requirements for further study and employment
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Conversation Article | 30% |
9/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Reflection | Reflective Essay | 40% |
30/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Professional Cover Letter | 30% |
4/11/2024 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Conversation Article
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
9/08/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
Drawing on lessons on translating your work for the public and concise, engaging writing, you are asked to individually write a Conversation-style article on your honours topic. It should be 800 words (plus or minus 10%) and no more than 3 references. Consider: why is your Honours research (or some aspect of it) important to the public? It should convey a clear main point in prose that is accessible to a high school student and provide some explanation and evidence in support of your argument. Concise writing is an essential skill in this task. If the student is part time or has not conducted any research yet this should not matter; the task is about conveying the importance of some aspect of the research topic.
This task is marked out of 30 points, equally distributed across 'Compelling main point', 'Comprehension of the issue', and 'Expression'.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Use of AI: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Reflective Essay
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
30/08/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
At the conclusion of the four-week design challenge, you are asked to write an individual written reflection that demonstrates the development of employability skills and attributes. Students are to produce a structured academic document that reflects upon their experience and challenges, the learning, skills and attributes that have been gained or enhanced throughout the design challenge and how these can be applied to future behaviour, experiences and work environments. The expected word count is 1500 words plus or minus 10%.
This task is marked out of 40 points, equally distributed across four criteria: 'Depth of reflection and description'; 'Evidence of self-awareness and self-development', 'Consideration of future applications' , and 'Expression'.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Use of AI: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Professional Cover Letter
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
4/11/2024 5:00 pm
Task description
Demonstrating your knowledge, skills and distinctiveness to prospective employers in a compelling and succinct way is a valuable professional skill. Drawing on advice and practical lessons from the career development workshops, in this assessment, you are asked to write an 800-word (+/-10%) cover letter that persuasively responds to a job advertisement of your choice. Please copy and paste a screenshot of the job advertisement and position description before or after your letter, as only single files may be submitted to Turnitin. The job should have a position description and require tertiary or equivalent credentials or commensurate experience.
The is task is marked out of 30 points, equally distributed for 'presentation', 'expression of suitability', and 'use of evidence/examples'.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Use of AI: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Supplementary assessment is an additional opportunity to demonstrate that the learning requirements for an eligible course have been satisfied and that the graduate attributes for the course have been attained. Supplementary assessment may only be granted where Supplementary Assessment – procedures allow. A passing grade of 4 (or P) is the highest grade that can be awarded in a course where supplementary assessment has been granted. For further information on supplementary assessment please see my.UQ.
Additional assessment information
Referencing in these assignments can be done in your standard disciplinary style.ﾠ Please be sure to reference accurately and consistently.
Academic Integrity: All students must complete the Academic Integrity Modules https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/
UQ Assignment Writing Guide: Steps for writing assignments - my.UQ - University of Queensland
Release of Marks: The marks and feedback for assessments will be released to students in a timely manner, prior to the due date of the next assessment piece for the course. This is with the exception of the final piece of assessment. The marks and feedback for the final assessment item will only be made available to the student on the Finalisation of Grades date at the end of semester.
Assessment Re-mark: For information on requesting an assessment re-mark, please view the following page on my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/querying-result
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
There are no required readings for this course; please check Blackboard for templates, informative links, and career modules.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Workshop |
Introduction In this workshop I will introduce the course and then lead discussion and activities focused on writing to help you communicate your research to a public audience. Students will work in class to develop a pitch for their Conversation article task and outline a first draft for feedback. |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Workshop |
Design Challenge: Discover This session introduces the design challenge topic and process, drawing on the double diamond of human centred design. This is the first of four weeks focused on a design challenge. The Discover stage involves working in a group to develop your understanding of the challenge with guidance from the tools of design. |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Workshop |
Design Challenge: Define This stage of the design challenge involves defining who your group is designing for, refining the scope of the project and deciding what aspects your solution will address. |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Workshop |
Design Challenge: Develop Using the tools and frameworks of human centred design, you will develop and pitch a first draft solution to the design challenge for peer feedback. Students are asked to provide constructive comments and questions on other groups' ideas. |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Workshop |
Design Challenge: Deliver In this final stage of the design challenge each group will present their chosen solution to the class. We will compare/contrast solutions and discuss disciplinary differences and similarities. |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Workshop |
Career Development Advice Part 1 This workshop will assist in defining your professional skills and understanding job advertisements, with advice and activities to support: understanding my professional self and values; identifying careers pathways; creating your own value proposition; crafting resumes. |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Workshop |
Career Development Advice Part 2 & Course Conclusion This workshop focuses on how best to communicate your skills and qualifications to future employers, with activities and lessons on tailoring your resume; cover letters; developing your STAR-E bank; responding to multiple criteria. Guest speakers from industry will attend to provide advice and examples (TBC), and we will wrap up the course. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.