The Topic is data mining
The Research Report synthesises the research relevant to the ethical issue and
organises recommendations into an appropriately-structured research report .
The report will be organised into an introduction, literature review, discussion
and conclusion and will effectively reference at least eight (8) outside sources.
The introduction will identify, define and analyse key concepts related to the
ethical issue and argue for its significance in the current Australian or global
context. The literature review will discuss the contributions of the relevant
research and current practices, providing a thorough but concise understanding
of the current perspectives on the issue. The discussion will elaborate on these
views and review any relevant policies and practices before concluding with a
well-argued recommendation. (1800 words
1. Topics & Objectives: Synthesising resources, integrating evidence and reporting information
To prepare students for success on the Research Report, the following topic areas and skills need to be addressed:
1. Reading for key information (Brick Chapter 8)
a. Implement different reading strategies according to the reading purpose (e.g. skimming for key points, outlining and note-taking)
b. Critically read and evaluate texts
c. Identify generalisations and specific details which support them in a text (Brick Chapter 14)
d. Interpret charts, figures and graphs in conjunction with text commentary.
e. Identify unknown vocabulary; define and interpret usage within discipline-specific contexts.
2. Developing and expressing voice (Brick Chapters 10 & 12)
a. Identify the purpose and audience of an essay and how these variables affect how voices are used
b. Integrate own voice and voice of others appropriately using appropriate reporting verbs
c. Introduce outside voices using a variety of direct, indirect and external voice patterns. (Brick Chapter 9)
3. Referencing and citing sources (Brick…