Course coordinator
Dr Alina Bialkowski
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Elec Engineering & Comp Science School
Research methodology and research tools for computer science and engineering. Theoretical and practical material for starting, supporting and advancing research project work.
The purpose of REIT6811 is to introduce students to research methods and materials, to help them with their theses and individually supervised projects. The course presents theoretical and practical material for starting, supporting, and advancing research project work. The course also presents principles related to research management, integrity and ethics. Finally, the course introduces students to the processes by which research findings can go forward to have commercial and social impact.
Course requirements
Assumed background
The background assumed is the same as for Honours and Masters--namely that students have completed the first three years of their undergraduate program and have gained entry to the applicable Honours/Masters program.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Alina Bialkowski
Dr Lei Guo
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The purpose of REIT6811 is ﾠto introduce students to research methods and materials, to help them with their theses and individually supervised projects. The course presentsﾠtheoretical and practical material for starting, supporting and advancing research project work. The course also presents principles related to research management, integrity and ethics. Finally, the course introduces students to the processes by which research findings can go forward to have commercial and social impact.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Compare and contrast literature on a specific topic and critically analyse its merits;
LO2.
Synthesise an annotated bibliography and create a literature review;
LO3.
Explain your work and enhance your verbal and written presentation skills;
LO4.
Describe the application of research ethics and integrity in different situations;
LO5.
Appraise the process through which research findings can move towards commercialisation and social impact;
LO6.
Explain and communicate ideas in a classroom context.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Active participation in tutorial activities
|
30% |
3/03/2025 - 30/05/2025
Participation material is due at the end of your scheduled contact session, except Week 2 and 3 submissions (Tutorial 1 and Tutorial 2 journals), which are due on Friday 14 March. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique |
Assignment 1
|
20% |
7/04/2025 4:00 pm |
| Presentation, Portfolio, Reflection |
Assignment 2
|
20% |
Assignment 2A. Slides are due on Monday of Week 12 (submission via Blackboard). 19/05/2025 4:00 pm Students give their oral presentations in their regular tutorial time in weeks 12 or 13. 19/05/2025 Assignment 2B. The written report will be based on the journal notes from the lectures (journals are via Blackboard). 30/05/2025 4:00 pm
Students give their oral presentations in their regular tutorial time in weeks 12 or 13. |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Active participation in tutorial activities
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
3/03/2025 - 30/05/2025
Participation material is due at the end of your scheduled contact session, except Week 2 and 3 submissions (Tutorial 1 and Tutorial 2 journals), which are due on Friday 14 March.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
For each of the 10 tutorials, a maximum of 10 marks can be earned through active class participation.
Tutorial activities can be in the form of discussions, presentations, surveys and other in-class activities.
Written material will need to be submitted by the end of each tutorial, except Week 2 and 3 submissions (Tutorial 1 and Tutorial 2 journals), which are due on Friday 14 March.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must receive 50% overall for the course to pass. In addition, there are two hurdles:ﾠ (a) students must achieve 50% or more in the tutorial participation (15/30=50%), and (b) 50% or more across the 2 Assignments (20/40=50%) to pass the course as a whole.Submission guidelines
See Blackboard for instructions on submissions.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
No extensions available and 100% Late penalty applied for the weekly participation as results are based on in-class activities and feedback is released shortly after the due date.
To accommodate unforeseen circumstances such as illness, your mark will be based on the best 7 out of 10 tutorials
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assignment 1
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
7/04/2025 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Assignments are research tasks based on the tutorial and lecture material. Assignment 1 focuses on research integrity, plagiarism in research, and ethics.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must receive 50% overall for the course to pass. In addition, there are two hurdles:ﾠ (a) students must achieve 50% or more in the tutorial participation (15/30=50%), andﾠ (b) 50% or more across the 2 Assignments (20/40=50%) to pass the course as a whole.Submission guidelines
See Blackboard for instructions on submissions.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
This course uses a progressive assessment approach where feedback and/or detailed solutions will be released to students within approximately 14 days of submission.
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.
Assignment 2
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Presentation, Portfolio, Reflection
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
Assignment 2A. Slides are due on Monday of Week 12 (submission via Blackboard). 19/05/2025 4:00 pm
Students give their oral presentations in their regular tutorial time in weeks 12 or 13. 19/05/2025
Assignment 2B. The written report will be based on the journal notes from the lectures (journals are via Blackboard). 30/05/2025 4:00 pm
Students give their oral presentations in their regular tutorial time in weeks 12 or 13.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Assignment 2A will be conducted in the form of an oral presentation to be held in Weeks 12 and 13 however, presentations will be due to be uploaded on Monday of Week 12.
Assignment 2B will be based on the journal notes from the lectures.
This assessment task 2A is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of Generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Students must receive 50% overall for the course to pass. In addition, there are two hurdles:ﾠ (a) students must achieve 50% or more in the tutorial participation (15/30=50%), and (b) 50% or more across the 2 Assignments (20/40=50%) to pass the course as a whole.Submission guidelines
See Blackboard for submission instructions.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
The presentation for Assignment 2 is due in person during the tutorial in weeks 12 or 13 and no extension beyond these dates is possible.
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.
End of Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This will be the end-of-semester exam covering all the components taught in Weeks 1 - 13.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 20 - 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. |
Additional course grading information
Students must receive 50% overall for the course to pass. In addition, there are two hurdles:ﾠ
(a) students must achieve 50% or more in the tutorial participation (15/30=50%), andﾠ
(b) 50% or more across the 2 Assignments (20/40=50%) to pass the course as a whole.
Students who do not meet the 50% hurdle requirement on either the tutorial participation or the assignments will have their overall mark capped at 49% and their final grade capped at 3. Students who do not meet the 50% hurdle requirement on both the tutorial participation and the assignments will have their overall mark capped at 44% and their final grade capped at 2.
The course coordinator reserves the right to moderate marks.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
No supplementary assessment is available for failing the tutorial participation component. To
accommodate unforeseen circumstances such as illness, the participation score will be based
on the best 7 out of 10 submissions.
Additional assessment information
Having Troubles?
If you are having difficulties with any aspect of the course material you should seek help. Speak to the course teaching staff.
If external circumstances are affecting your ability to work on the course, you should seek help as soon as possible. The University and UQ Union have organisations and staff who are able to help, for example, UQ Student Services are able to help with study and exam skills, tertiary learning skills, writing skills, financial assistance, personal issues, and disability services (among other things).
Complaints and criticisms should be directed in the first instance to the course coordinator. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may bring the matter to the attention of the School of EECS Director of Teaching and Learning.
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
Distribution of Notices
Announcements are put up on the blackboard site. The discussion will be using the Ed Discussion Board.
Web
The blackboard site is available viaﾠlearn.uq.edu.au. The blackboard site contains information about all assessment components and assignments.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Practical |
Written and oral research exercises There will be assignments associated with the lecture and tutorials. These will each require several research components. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
|
Lecture |
Lectures There is one 2-hour lecture each week: Lectures begin in Week 1 and are also placed online in Blackboard. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06 |
|
Tutorial |
Participation in tutorial activities There is one 2-hour tutorial most weeks. Students need to engage in in-class activities based on the learning materials for the week. Activities will support students in preparing for the submission of their assignments and the exam. In-class activities can consist of questions and answers with responses to other students' ideas, discussions, surveys, and other relevant materials. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: