Abstract
In this subject students articulate a research question of their choice and design a small-scale project to investigate it. They also undertake a critical analysis/review of the scholarly literature in the topic area and write a detailed research proposal based on their project design.
Syllabus
Choosing a research areaConducting a search of the literatureSynthesising and critiquing the literatureSpecifying researchable focus questions/problemsChoosing appropriate research design and methodologyUnderstanding and applying ethical guidelinesWriting a research project proposal
Assessment items
1. Working Title and Introduction
2. Review of Literature and Research Question
3. Research Project Proposal
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
conceptualise and propose a justifiable research project proposal with clearly articulated objectives;
2.
plan and write a critical review of the scholarly literature as a component of this proposal;
3.
design a small-scale research project that uses appropriate methods and that is feasible and likely to lead to worthwhile outcomes; and
4.
clearly articulate, in both the proposal and any required ethics application, the questions that give rise to the study and the issues that arise from its design and conduct.
Assumed knowledge
It is expected that a methods subject such as ASH505 is studied either before or at the same time as this subject.
Enrolment restrictions
This subject is only available to students studying courses at AQF levels 8-9.
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