Offering Information
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Course Team
Susan Abel
Jonathan Green
Charlotte Brownlow
Summary
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.
SynopsisThis 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 UniSQ survey tool.
Offerings
Trimester 1
OL-TWMBA-TR1
Trimester 2
OL-TWMBA-TR2
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will 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
1. What is research, and what are the governing principles?
2. Research design foundations
3. Principles of building on scientific knowledge
4. Designing for qualitative research
5. Designing for quantitative research
6. Using survey techniques: USQ survey tool
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.