UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

AMU1018 Introduction to academic research

Faculty of Arts

AMU1018 Introduction to academic research is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before AMU1018

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After AMU1018

No unit lists AMU1018 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: ATS1018

Overview

In this unit you will examine the fundamentals of quantitative capabilities and digital literacies required for academic study in your degree courses. The ability to source, evaluate, interpret and represent data using digital resources and toolsets is important in both academic and professional contexts. You will explore these capabilities through discussion and practice and engage with a variety of discipline specific resources to extend your understanding of key quantitative concepts and develop fundamental digital literacy skills. You will develop skills to collect, validate, evaluate, analyse and communicate quantitative information and data using digital toolsets where appropriate, with a focus on developing skills in analysis and visual representation of data in discipline-specific contexts.  

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Creative Task: Research Poster (Individual)Artefact
    20%
  • Presentation: Survey (Group)Presentation
    40%
  • Report: Data Visualisation (Individual)Written
    40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Identify and evaluate data and information sources relevant to specific disciplines;

     

  2. 2

    Apply fundamental quantitative and statistical principles to generate and interpret evidence;

  3. 3

    Use digital data sources and toolsets to support academic inquiry;

  4. 4

    Communicate quantitative information and data using digital toolsets and visual media.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Kavitha V.Gokulachandran
Chief Examiners
Kavitha V.Gokulachandran

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for AMU1018?

AMU1018 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is AMU1018 offered?

In 2027, AMU1018 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.

How much work is AMU1018?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does AMU1018 have an exam?

No. AMU1018 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Malaysia School of Arts and Social Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Available