APG5084 · Designing research

Overview

This unit provides you with advanced skills in the design of research projects in the social sciences. The unit explores the core issues involved in conducting social science research and examines a variety of research methodologies and methods. Its focus on the process of research design allows you to develop skills in writing detailed research proposals for their own research topics.

Areas of study: Applied linguistics Bioethics Communications and media studies Cultural and creative industries Governance and security International development practice International diplomacy and trade International relations International sustainable tourism management Journalism Political violence and counter-terrorism Public policy Strategic communications management

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Critically evaluate research design principles, data collection and data analysis techniques in existing research in the social sciences;
2. Identify and select a range of research methodologies and methods for a specific discipline, issue or topic;
3. Identify and apply ethical principles in research practice;
4. Initiate and design an original research project.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.