This unit is aimed at students commencing a research project, the main purpose being to
shepherd them through the production of their first detailed research proposal/report in the topic
area of their intended research, while also serving to orient them in their research efforts.
Quality control and good project management are encouraged throughout the research project, as is close attention to scope and issues management. Main items of assessment pertain to
each student’s unique research project. Students review literature related to their research in
depth and prepare a detailed proposal outlining the research problem, research question,
research methodology, the significance of the research and the new knowledge that will be
produced. There are guest speakers on information searching and research in the industry.