Research and information handling
Research and information handling skills can include the following skills and competencies: critical thinking, database use, data collection, interviewing, survey design, evaluation, selection, analysis, collation, synthesis, documentation, data security, etc.
General Assessment Formats which which typically involve research and information handling skills include:
Written assignment (Individual/Group), Project work (Individual/Group), Portfolio (Individual/Group) and Oral assessment/presentation (Individual/Group).
See individual pages within the 'Assessment Formats' drop-down menu for more information.
Click on each section below for links to associated supporting materials.
Illustrative sample of assessments which typically involve research and information handling skills:
Annotated bibliography / literature review
Typically involves: critical thinking, evaluation, selection, analysis, collation.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
ANTH6021 folder: Instructions; Annotated bibliography guide; Marking criteria and feedback sheet; Frequently asked questions.
POLI4003 folder: Assignment 3 annotated bibliography guidelines.
Bibliographic exercise
Typically involves: critical thinking, database use, evaluation, selection, collation, potentially analysis.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
HIST4013 folder: Assignment brief; Tips from the module leader
Biographical interview essay
Typically involves: critical thinking, interviewing, evaluation, analysis, documentation, data security.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
SOCI6004 folder: Biographical interview essay assignment brief; Biographical interview essay guidance.
Book/Film review
Typically involves: critical thinking, evaluation, selection, analysis.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
JPNS6001 folder: Assignment 1 brief: Film review.
Case study
Typically involves: critical thinking, data collection, evaluation, selection, analysis, collation, synthesis, documentation.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
EDST5009 folder: Instructions; Assignment support.
GEOG5005 folder: Instructions; Assessment criteria and self-assessment form.
Dissertation
Typically involves: critical thinking, database use, evaluation, selection, analysis, collation, synthesis, and potentially data collection, interviewing, survey design and data security.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
ENGL6009 folder: Assignment information from module guide; Dissertation guidance; Dissertation FAQs; Finding a research question; Template for planning your dissertation schedule; How to find resources for your dissertation.
Essay
Typically involves: critical thinking. evaluation, selection, analysis, synthesis.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
ANTH6005 folder: Coursework guide; Essay plan video guide; Tips on finding sources video.
Group presentation (case study)
Typically involves: critical thinking, data collection, evaluation, selection, analysis, collation, synthesis, documentation.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
GEOG5012 folder: Instructions; Marking criteria for presentations.
Group research project
Typically involves: critical thinking, evaluation, selection, analysis, data security.
MDES4001 folder: Assignment brief; Marking criteria for group participant observation; Participant observation seminar handout; Optional project management document.
Library exercise
Typically involves: database use, evaluation, selection.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
POLI4003 folder: Assignment brief; Academic literacy: Using the library to find IR and Politics resources.
Position paper
Typically involves: critical thinking, evaluation, analysis.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
ENGL6002 folder: Instructions; Assessment criteria; Guidance slides.
Qualitative research report
Typically involves: critical thinking, database use, data collection, interviewing, survey design, evaluation, selection, analysis, collation, synthesis, documentation, data security.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
SOCI5003 folder: Assignment brief from module guide.
Quantitative research report
Typically involves: critical thinking, database use, data collection, survey design, evaluation, selection, analysis, collation, documentation, data security.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
SOCI5003 folder: Assignment brief from module guide; Assignment tips and advice video.
Report (e.g. data collection, fieldwork, laboratory work)
Typically involves: critical thinking, database use, data collection, evaluation, selection, analysis, collation, synthesis, documentation.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
GEOG5011 folder: Instructions; Frequently asked questions; Slides.
Research project
Typically involves: critical thinking, evaluation, selection, analysis, synthesis.
Sample supporting materials from modules which use this assessment form:
JPNS6008 folder: Research project task and marking criteria.