This unit is designed so that students can complete an investigative study through the analysis of, reflection on and critique of, an area of their professional practice that was commenced in Engineering Research Project Planning. By completing this project, students will contribute to the body of knowledge for their discipline. Students will present their project in a thesis and a professional presentation.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE Unit Comments Report

The unit provides useful knowledge on engineering research, writing techniques, and professional documentation.

Refining and expanding resources on engineering writing, research methods, and professional documentation should be continued. Supplementary materials (e.g., templates and recorded tutorials) should be provided to reinforce learning outside lectures.

Feedback from SUTE Unit Comments Report

Students found the slides helpful for learning and developing research-related skills and assessing new research methodologies.

Ensure slides are well-structured, concise, and visually engaging and should support key learning outcomes. More real-world case studies or research examples should be incorporated to enhance understanding of methodologies.

Feedback from SUTE Unit Comments Report

The unit helps students develop various skills necessary for engineering research and implementation. Topics such as writing for engineers, conducting research, and using automated tools like a table of contents were particularly appreciated.

Maintaining and further enhancing the focus on practical research skills should be integrated with more hands-on exercises and case studies. Developing additional resources, such as video tutorials or interactive workshops, should reinforce key concepts for future professional and academic research applications.

Feedback from SUTE Unit Comments Report

Some issue raised was the lack of timely communication regarding schedule changes. Some students nearly missed their final presentations due to unannounced changes in presentation times.

Clear communication protocol for any schedule changes should be established, ensuring timely announcements via email and learning management systems. To avoid confusion, a structured timeline of key assessments should be provided at the start of the term and minimise last-minute changes.