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 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Creative Task: Research Poster (Individual)Artefact20%
- Presentation: Survey (Group)Presentation40%
- Report: Data Visualisation (Individual)Written40%
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
Identify and evaluate data and information sources relevant to specific disciplines;
- 2
Apply fundamental quantitative and statistical principles to generate and interpret evidence;
- 3
Use digital data sources and toolsets to support academic inquiry;
- 4
Communicate quantitative information and data using digital toolsets and visual media.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 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
- Chief Examiners
- Kavitha V.Gokulachandran
- Unit Coordinators
- Kavitha V.Gokulachandran
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AMU1018?
AMU1018 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is AMU1018 offered?
In 2026, 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.