Abstract

Through critical analyses of scholarly literature, students will identify significant researchable problems related to their discipline through a literature review and formulate a clear research question(s) that leads to the design and writing of a proposal for a feasible, small-scale research project using appropriate research methodologies and methods. This subject … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Choosing a research areaConducting a search of the literatureSpecifying researchable focus questions/problemsUnderstanding and applying ethical guidelinesDrafting a research project proposal

Assessment items

1. Research Project Proposal

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Select and critically evaluate scholarly literature related to the discipline
2.
Examine ethical, social and political issues in relation to the students’ chosen discipline and determine their impact on research design
3.
Clearly articulate the research questions that give rise to the study and the issues that arise from its design and conduct
4.
Use initiative and judgment to conceptualise and propose a justifiable, feasible small-scale research project proposal with clearly articulated objectives

Enrolment restrictions

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Online resources: SAGE Research Methods online CSU ethics website & National Statement of ethics CSU research training calendar and recordings of previous workshops Recommended reading: Bryman, A. (2016). Social research methods (5th ed.). Oxford University Press. O'Leary, Z. (2021). The essential guide to doing your research project (4th ed.). SAGE … For more content click the Read More button below. Tabatabaei, F., & Tayebi, L. (2022) Writing a research proposal. In F. Tabatabaei, & L. Tayebi (eds). Research Methods in Dentistry. 87-114. Springer International Publishing Further links are available through the subject Leganto and through the Library's database. Students will also choose discipline-appropriate texts under the guidance of their academic supervisor, to guide their learning. This subject is about research proposals and literature reviews only. Students will be provided with specific research methods instruction in other parts of the course (i.e., Faculty-specific research methods subject).