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RES9004 Research Design and Methodologies

Semester 2, 2022 Online
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Graduate Research School
School or Department : Graduate Research School
Grading basis : Graded
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Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: MRES or DPHD

Overview

This course aims to provide post graduate students with the fundamental techniques needed to undertake the design and conduct of rigorous research projects. The course is designed to familiarise students with a range of research designs to enable the conduct of both quantitative and quantitative research projects.

This course will focus on a range of research designs, drawing on both qualitative and quantitative research traditions to develop core skills in the design of an effective research project. Emphasis will be placed on rigorous and robust design of research projects drawing on a range of approaches including interview techniques, controlled experimental design, and survey. The course will introduce students to the USQ survey tool.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. Investigate a substantial, complex and relevant area of research with specialised research skills that enable them to advance their discipline
  2. Identify and evaluate relevant research literature, theoretical propositions, methodologies and findings to design and conduct original research
  3. Independently and systematically apply specialised technical and research skills to plan a sound research project that is aligned with the discipline standards, and which would generate new knowledge and original insights that make a contribution to their discipline; and
  4. Apply principles of integrity, research ethics, judgement, adaptability, and responsibility in ways appropriate to an expert in their discipline.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Commonalities and differences in qualitative and quantitative research design 25.00
2. Designing for qualitative research 30.00
3. Designing for quantitative research 30.00
4. Using survey techniques: USQ survey tool 15.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz No 10 4
Assignments Written Critique (written) No 40 2,3,4
Assignments Written Essay No 50 1,2,3,4
Date printed 10 February 2023