Business

BSBRES401A - Analyse and Present Research Information

BSBT007A

Overview

Level of study: What does Vocational Education, Training mean?

Vocational Education, Training

EFTSL: What does EFTSL mean?

0.125

Delivery Method: What does delivery method mean?

Fully Online

Prerequisites: What are the prerequisites?

No

Availability: What is a Study period?

2012:

Duration:

13 weeks

Government loans available:

None

Domestic student fee:

$400.00 (AUD)

International student fee:

$625.00 (AUD)

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and present workplace information using available systems.

This unit applies to individuals who are required to apply their broad knowledge of the work environment to analysis and research tasks. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of these tasks to others.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this unit.

Special Requirements

  • Audio/Visual equipment
  • Broadband access

Assessment

  • Assignment — Survey (20%)
  • Planning Assessment (10%)
  • Quiz 1 — Engagement quiz (5%)
  • Quiz 2 (10%)
  • Report — Analysis report (55%)

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. gather and organise information
  2. research and analyse information
  3. present information.

Topics

This unit addresses the following topics.

NumberTopic
1Gather and organise information in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination in accordance with organisational requirements
2Access information held by the organisation ensuring accuracy and relevance in line with established organisational requirements
3Ensure that methods of collecting information are reliable and make efficient use of resources in accordance with organisational requirements
4Identify research requirements for combining online research with non-electronic sources of information
5Use business technology to access, organise and monitor information in accordance with organisational requirements
6Update, modify, maintain and store information, in accordance with organisational requirements
7Clearly define objectives of research ensuring consistency with organisational requirements
8Ensure that data and research strategies used are valid and relevant to the requirements of the research and make efficient use of available resources
9Identify key words and phrases for use as part of any online search strategy, including the use of Boolean operators and other search tools
10Use reliable methods of data analysis that are suitable to research purposes
11Ensure that assumptions and conclusions used in analyses are clear, justified, supported by evidence and consistent with research
12Present recommendations and issues in an appropriate format, style and structure using suitable business technology
13Structure and format reports in a clear manner that conforms to organisational requirements
14Report and distribute research findings in accordance with organisational requirements
15Obtain feedback and comments on suitability and sufficiency of findings in accordance with organisational requirements

Study Resources

This unit is delivered using the following methods and materials:

Instructional Methods

  • Discussion Forum/Discussion Board
  • E-Portfolios
  • Online Quizzes/Tests
  • Online assignment submission
  • Web links

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