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Why do we do research? There are many reasons for doing research. In the first place, nobody can possibly know everything, especially in today’s information-saturated world. So, we need to start from a place of curiosity. Ask yourself: What can I find out about this subject or topic? The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates once said something like: “to admit that I know nothing is the beginning of wisdom”. This is a useful starting place – it’s saying that you can become more by learning. So, basic research can provide an introduction to something you don’t know or lead to a deeper understanding of something you know a little about. But there are other really important reasons for doing research: learning about a particular field, acquiring expertise, developing problem-solving skills, becoming skilled in communicating your findings, as well as rising to the challenge of completing projects. It is the equivalent of being a detective or a forensic investigator - the tiniest clues ca...

What is Research? Research is the gathering of information or ideas. It is usually defined as a systematic investigation of materials, facts or ideas in order to develop or support new conclusions. In practice, it is what we do every day when we try to find the best deal on, say, a car or a new phone - we look at all the possibilities, compare what’s available, weigh up which is right for us and then make some decisions as to what we are going to do. When we research at university or school, we are looking for the materials that help us to understand the topic or issue we want to know more about. We are especially looking for the authoritative or leading information on our subject. We need to have a range of possible ways or methods of doing this research, and we add the dimension of reading critically. This means that we do not necessarily accept at face value what an author has written. We are looking for evidence that supports their argument, or to see that they have put the id...

Week 1 & Quiz Code! Melissa Schroder All Sections No unread replies.No replies. Dear COM15, We hope you have enjoyed the first week of this unit. For everyone who has joined us late or who has not yet started looking at this week's topic, please make sure that you have completed the following tasks by the end of this week: Check your access to the Discussion Board and share your introductory post Familiarise yourself with the Learning@Griffith Platform and read this week's Study Guide > Welcome to the Course & What do I need to know topics Familiarise yourself with the Assessments and due dates Hopefully you have started looking at the assessment items for COM15. The first assessment (A1) is 4 quizzes. You will be able to complete each quiz twice, so please take note of your incorrect answers for your second attempt. You will need the password / codeword to log into the quizzes. Please just copy and paste the password from here. The password is case sensitive so pl...

COM151 Week 2 - What is Expected of Me? Melissa Schroder All Sections No unread replies.No replies. Hi everyone, We would like to welcome everyone to the second week of COM151 and hope you are slowly settling in and getting familiar with the course content and the assessments. Every Monday we will post an announcement like this one (see the announcements tab) to remind you about your weekly topics and tasks. Tutorial 2 | What is Expected Task 1: Map a basic timetable for study for the study period, plotting the due dates of assignments. Mark a date a week earlier as the “due date” so that you can give yourself some time for thorough preparation, writing editing. Experiment with using Google Calendar on your computer - plot the Weeks of each Study Period, noting key dates, as well as your other study commitments and activities (just Google “Google Calendar” and follow the prompts!). Task 1.1 (for advanced learners): Search the Internet to locate 2 or 3 different time management appro...

COM151 Week 3 - What is Research? Melissa Schroder All Sections No unread replies.No replies. Hi everyone, Welcome to week 3 in Developing Research and Analytical Skills. This week we will look at what is research? What does it mean to be a research student? We explore how to develop familiarity with a research field; taking a position within a field; research concepts; and some methods for successful research at university. Something to think about: research can vary between different disciplines (i.e. how creative writers research can vary to how a historian approaches research, likewise how scholars in the humanities approach research may be different to how those in STEM research). Week 3 Readings Set Text: Making the Grade Chapter 4 Finding out - becoming well informed, pp. 41-61 Readings: Rhodes, Karen in Adams, Paul, Openshaw, Roger and Trembath, Victoria 2006, Score more: essential academic skills for tertiary education, Thompson/Dunmore Press, South Melbourne, Chapter 12: ...

Preparing for COM15 Assessments There are three assessment items for COM15: A set of four short multiple-choice questions completed as online quizzes A critical analysis of an article, and A research report. Let’s briefly explore preparation strategies for each of these. Online Quizzes The Tasks that are provided in each weekly tutorial will help you to prepare for the multiple-choice quizzes. Doing the Tasks and then Quizzes in the first part of the unit (Modules 1 & 2) provides you with important feedback about how you’re tracking. It will encourage you to think seriously about your preparation and recognise the importance of looking closely at the unit website, and your course content. Your work in the Quizzes will then set you up with skills and knowledge you will need in the second and third assessment items. Critical Analysis Module 3 (Tutorials 6, 7, and 8) explores critical analysis in great depth. You will learn what critical analysis is and how to do this specific...

1. INTRODUCTION The Harvard system, also known as the author/date system, is not based on a singular source document. This guide, like most Australian university Harvard referencing guides, is based on Commonwealth of Australia 2002, Style Manual: for authors, editors and printers, 6th edn, rev. Snooks & Co, John Wiley & Sons, Australia, Milton, with additional material and updates reflecting best practice in the tertiary sector. The Harvard system has two components: a) In-text citations (also known as short references and in-text references) In-text citations list the author, year of publication and page number in brackets at the relevant place, usually the end of a sentence, phrase or clause or immediately after a quotation. They act as a form of shorthand so that readers can turn to the bibliography or references and check for full details if they wish to pursue an idea. b) List of References: Bibliography or Works Cited These are not the same thing although they share some...

Student Guide Introduction Announcements Announcements Redesign Assignments Assignment Enhancements How do I view an assignment in a course using Assignment Enhancements as a student? How do I view the rubric for an assignment in a course using Assignment Enhancements? How do I submit an online assignment in a course using Assignment Enhancements? How do I submit an assignment on behalf of a group using Assignment Enhancements? How do I submit a text entry assignment in a course using Assignment Enhancements? How do I upload a file as an assignment submission for a course using Assignment Enhancements? How do I annotate a file as an assignment submission using Assignment Enhancements? How do I use my webcam to take a photo for an assignment submission using Assignment Enhancements? How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission for a course using Assignment Enhancements? How do I enter a URL as an assignment submission for a course using Assignment Enhancements? How do I...

Canvas Media Comparison This document compares how media content can be uploaded and recorded in Canvas, Canvas Studio, and the Canvas mobile apps. Canvas supports tools for media creation in course content. This document is intended to show the pros and cons for media content in Canvas, Studio, and mobile products. Some media types are not saved for reuse, so you may need to consider a different method depending on the media type. Canvas (Web Browser) Canvas is a cloud-native learning platform and learning management system that provides several options for creating new media and uploading existing media. The following tables show each location that accepts media in Canvas while using a web browser and details about the media features. Assignments Name Length/File Size File Saved Video Visibility Record/Upload Media Button from Media Tab nathanatkinson_0-1652733135033.png Upload - 500MB Record - Internet connection* Nowhere Submits as an assignment Record/Upload ...

How do I submit a media file as an assignment submission? You can upload a video or audio file to submit as an assignment in Canvas. You can also use Canvas to record an audio or video file to submit as an assignment. Before submitting an assignment, you may want to review all assignment information, such as the assignment rubric, if any. You can also submit assignments using your Android or iOS device. To learn more about available options for using media files in Canvas, view the Canvas Media Comparison resource document. Notes: Canvas will not accept media uploads larger than 500 MB. Your instructor will decide what type of submissions are allowed. One or both of these options may not be available. You may also have the option to resubmit assignments if your instructor allows. Not all of your assignments may be submitted online. If you cannot see the Submit Assignment link, your instructor may want you to submit your assignment in a different way, or the availability date has pas...

COM151 Week 2 - What is Expected of Me? Melissa Schroder All Sections No unread replies.No replies. Hi everyone, We would like to welcome everyone to the second week of COM151 and hope you are slowly settling in and getting familiar with the course content and the assessments. Every Monday we will post an announcement like this one (see the announcements tab) to remind you about your weekly topics and tasks. Tutorial 2 | What is Expected Task 1: Map a basic timetable for study for the study period, plotting the due dates of assignments. Mark a date a week earlier as the “due date” so that you can give yourself some time for thorough preparation, writing editing. Experiment with using Google Calendar on your computer - plot the Weeks of each Study Period, noting key dates, as well as your other study commitments and activities (just Google “Google Calendar” and follow the prompts!). Task 1.1 (for advanced learners): Search the Internet to locate 2 or 3 different time management appro...

Week 1 & Quiz Code! Melissa Schroder All Sections No unread replies.No replies. Dear COM15, We hope you have enjoyed the first week of this unit. For everyone who has joined us late or who has not yet started looking at this week's topic, please make sure that you have completed the following tasks by the end of this week: Check your access to the Discussion Board and share your introductory post Familiarise yourself with the Learning@Griffith Platform and read this week's Study Guide > Welcome to the Course & What do I need to know topics Familiarise yourself with the Assessments and due dates Hopefully you have started looking at the assessment items for COM15. The first assessment (A1) is 4 quizzes. You will be able to complete each quiz twice, so please take note of your incorrect answers for your second attempt. You will need the password / codeword to log into the quizzes. Please just copy and paste the password from here. The password is case sensitive so pl...

How do I set up multi-factor authentication for my user account as a student? Your institution may enable multi-factor authentication for your user account. Multi-factor authentication adds security to your account by verifying you are the user accessing your account. Multi-factor authentication may be optional or required. You must have a mobile device to set up multi-factor authentication for your user account. Your device must be able to send text (SMS) messages, or if you have a smartphone, you can download the Google Authenticator app for iPhone or Android. Note: This lesson shows how to set up multi-factor authentication if it is an optional setting in your user account. However, if multi-factor authentication is required by your institution, you will be shown the multi-factor authentication page directly after you log in to Canvas. Open User Settings Open User Settings In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2]. Set Up Multi-Factor Au...

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Tutorial 1 - Required Reading Your readings can be found via the Readings link in the course navigation menu of the course site. This week you have two readings, listed below. From your textbook, read: Reading Making the Grade, Chapter 1: Starting out - University Study and You, pp. 3-14 From your Readings list, read: Reading Wyrick, Jean 2011, Steps to writing well, Wadsworth Cengage Learning, Boston, USA, Chapter 8: The Reading – Writing Connection, pp. 179-191. (Please go to the ‘Readings’ link in the course navigation menu to access this reading). Warning! Exclamation mark in a circle Please note: Occasionally there may be a delay with the availability of online readings in the first few days of the course launching. This is due to the negotiation of copyright access. If any of the readings are not available, you can: post a comment in the Discussions to bring this to your tutor's attention check back in a day or so keep watch on the course Announcements for any updates...

🟡 Welcome to Module 1 This is the first tutorial in Module 1. Please read the About Module 1 section in the Study Guide, before beginning this tutorial. 🔷 Tutorial 1 Welcome to COM15. Each week you'll need to: complete set readings read through your course content and complete the set tasks. As you complete your tasks, we encourage you to share your comments and experiences in the Discussions. You can also post any questions you have about the weekly content in the Discussions for your tutor to answer. Do I need to complete all the tasks? The tutorial tasks are optional, however you will enhance your independent learning and score more highly in your assessment if you complete them all.

Downloading course site content and other files You may find it useful and sometimes necessary to download files onto your computer. The following provide some advice on how to do this and how to solve common problems. Downloading course files – do you need to sign-in to Office 365? The course site also seeks to help your study by providing other files to download. For example, you will use this PDF referencing guideLinks to an external site.. These files are hosted via Griffith University’s Office 365, to which you have access, if it all works. Do you need to sign-in to Office 365? What do you see when you look at the PowerPoint file embedded below? Do you see the image of a Welcome sign? Or, do you see a blue Sign In button for SharePoint Online? If you see the blue button, then please click it and sign in using your Griffith University sNumber. Doing so means you will be able to access the course files and documents that have been shared using Office 365 (see Griffith’s 365 fo...

Navigating the Course This unit has been developed to provide you with a strong introduction to university and to develop your own research and analysis skills. These skills form the foundation of all university study. One of the great things about studying online is that you can work independently: when you want and (within reason!) where you want. With this in mind, we provide most of the materials you need to complete this course on this site. There is no hard copy print out for this course. Important material The following information will assist you to locate important material: The course materials have been organised into a Study Guide. Weekly content which includes a tutorial, tasks and readings. You can locate the Study Guide via the Home link in the course navigation menu. There are no lectures or online tutorial times: the written material, in conjunction with tutor contact on the Discussion Board (accessed via the Discussions link in the course navigation menu), conve...

Course Communication To support the online learning resources, teaching staff will communicate with the group via Announcements. These will be posted at least once a week. You can view announcements via the Announcement link in the course navigation menu. To receive notifications about new announcements in your Griffith student email, make sure you have email notifications turned onLinks to an external site.. If teaching staff need to contact you directly they will send you an email to your Griffith student email. We are not able to communicate via other email addresses (personal emails often get caught up in SPAM filters). Please check your email at least weekly, especially during the marking period in case we have technical or content problems with your assignment. Reach out! If you are struggling, let other students know by posting on the Discussion Board. Remember, there are support resources available to you as Griffith and OUA students. The Discussion Board is your main go...