792-318 Major Agribusiness Study

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On completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate the ability to produce a thorough plan of a project in an area of particular relevance to their work or career (e.g. management, research or communication) which will include:

• planning a concise research or communication project;

• developing resourcefulness in seeking and integrating information from a variety of sources, including the most recent scientific journals; and

• developing resourcefulness in communication and in dealing with groups (in case of a communication project).

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There will be a wide variation between students in projects undertaken depending, for example, on whether projects are conducted in the form of a full literature review, a simple experiment or survey, or a group communication task. However, in all cases, the procedure for completion of this subject will involve: preparation and signing of a 'contract', setting out the objectives and methods of the project, and the targets to be met; an appropriate review of literature; oral presentation of the aims and design of the project to fellow course participants and staff, for review; preparation of a 3-4000 word document (plan), written to a defined standard format (VCAH style guide). Written guidance on the above component of the subject will be provided, with examples of various project topics. Initial contracts are to be completed on standard form, and alterations negotiated with the subject coordinator or a nominated staff member, by mail or facsimile. Further guidance and input is given at the residential school, by staff and other course participants.

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