57149 Information and Knowledge Management Major Paper
8cpRequisite(s): 57089 Information Research and Data Analysis AND 48 credit points of completed study in C04203 Master of Arts in Information and Knowledge Management
Graduate subject – Information and Knowledge Management – 500 level
Subject coordinator: Dr Theresa Anderson
In this subject, students explore in depth a topic relevant to a specific area of information or knowledge management theory or practice and prepare a major paper for publication in a refereed journal of the field. Students critically analyse and synthesise theoretical and professional literature on the topic; they also have the opportunity to theorise their own practice. Students demonstrate their understanding of the topic through the presentation and discussion of their major paper and extend this understanding to the topic areas chosen by others in the student group.
Assessment: There are two assessable components for this subject; a proposal and the final journal article. Participation in a publication syndicate and presentation of the proposal and final paper are compulsory requirements of the assessment. Details of the publication syndicate and presentations are provided in class.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,900.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.167Access conditions
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