Posted: September 13th, 2017

Progress Report on Research Project

Progress Report on Research Project

Order Description

Task: Written component
Students will produce a 1,000 word written report on the progress of their final project (Task 3 in this
subject).
The progress report will include the student’s research question, a description of the key concepts
being employed in their research project, a description of the empirical data being investigated, an
annotated bibliography and a report of progress to date. Students working towards audiovisual
projects will need to list the elements of their production and provide a draft sitemap or architecture.
Students will report on their progress in class presentations during weeks 12 or 13 at a time to be
confirmed with their tutor in Week 2 or 3.
Peer review component
Students are required to deliver an oral presentation of their progress report equivalent to 1,000
words which will be marked by their peers. The peer review component of this assessment is
designed to enable you to reflect on your research, gain experience in evaluation, oral presentation
and responding to feedback.
Further
information:
Weight distributed as follows: 10% from written report from tutor; 10% from peer assessment of oral
presentation in class.
The written element of this task is designed to encourage students to develop their research
question and the research design, to assist with completing Task 3 in a timely fashion. This
facilitates timely feedback on the research design. The oral element is designed to develop students’
ability to communicate about media theory, methods, and reflective practice and to evaluate other
people’s presentations.
Please submit written report to UTS Online AND give a printed version with an assignment cover
sheet to your tutor.
Criteria: Clarity and strength of argument
Clarity of written expression
Clarity of oral expression
Relevance of written sources
Accuracy of referencing
Suitability of research methodology