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Why Research Matters: Assessment

The final assessment course enables you to revise, practice and test the knowledge and skills you've gained throughout the program

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  • Duration

    2 weeks
  • Weekly study

    10 hours

Are you ready to go with your research proposal?

In this course, you’ll revise, practice and then test your knowledge and skills gained throughout the program.

In order to join this course, you must have completed all of the other courses within the Why Research Matters: Evidence at Work program and purchased the Certificate of Achievement for each. You will then receive information on how to pay the assessment fee of $700 AUD.

If you are assessed favourably, you’ll be eligible for credit towards a Master’s degree at both Griffith and Deakin universities.

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Skip to 0 minutes and 6 seconds Exploration, discovery, innovation, achievement. Hello. I’m Chris Stevenson from Deakin University. And I’m Nick Barter from Griffith University. In the first five courses of the Why Research Matters program, we’ve introduced you to methods and techniques you’ll need to transform your research idea into a reality. If you’re ready to reap the rewards and have your work assessed by experts, it’s time to complete the final course. Together, we’ll lead you through the tasks required to produce a robust research proposal. Once you have successfully completed this and all earlier courses in the program, you are eligible to apply for credit towards a masters degree at Deakin or Griffith University. You’ll not only achieve university credit.

Skip to 1 minute and 2 seconds You’ll be able to move forward with your research confidently and with credibility, knowing your proposal has been independently assessed. Come join us on the final course of a remarkable research journey. It all starts with a proposal.

What topics will you cover?

Over the duration of the course, you’ll develop a literature review and research proposal presentation for evaluation by expert researchers.

The course will guide you through the process of:

  • Writing up your literature review
  • Presenting on your research proposal
  • Answering questions from the expert panel

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Develop and communicate a research proposal
  • Self-evaluate your research proposal
  • Evaluate your peer’s research proposals
  • Produce a literature review

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at learners who have participated in all of the courses in the Why Research Matters: Evidence at Work program and are looking for accredited learning.

Who will you learn with?

Chris is an epidemiologist and biostatistician with a particular interest in evidence based health policy. He is a passionate teacher with a commitment to blending teaching with cutting edge research

Nick is an academic with a focus on developing frameworks to allow corporate strategists to realise sustainable strategies and expanding online education to as many learners as possible

Who developed the course?

Deakin University

Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.

  • Established

    1974
  • Location

    Melbourne, Australia
  • World ranking

    Top 280Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

Griffith University

Griffith University was created to be a different kind of university—challenging conventions, responding to trends and pioneering solutions through innovative teaching and research.

  • Established

    1971
  • Location

    Queensland, Australia
  • World ranking

    Top 210Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021

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  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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