31034 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH SKILLS

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
97	31034 	S2  	D 	INTRO TO RESEARCH SKILLS  	1.00

Contents

STAFFING:

Examiner: F. MANGUBHAI
Moderator: G. POSTLE

RATIONALE:


Overseas students planning to undertake research in their
post-graduate degrees need to be aware of the philosophy of
western research, so that their own work, and interpretation
of others' research, is conducted within an acceptable paradigm.

SYNOPSIS:


The "philosophy" of research in western scholarship, different
types of research in science and social sciences and
statistical terms are introduced.

A literature survey, an approach to research questions and
project plan are undertaken.

OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of the unit successful graduates will be able to:

  • undertake a literature survey;
  • frame research questions;
  • undertake a small piece of research under supervision;
  • write up a brief report based on their research.

    TOPICS:

     Description                                                    Weighting(%)
      

    1. Introduction to the philosphy of research                             15.40

      

    2. Introduction to types of research                                     15.40

      

    3. Ethics in research                                                    7.70

      

    4. Cross Cultural research perspectives                                  7.70

      

    5. Introduction to literature search and survey                          7.70

      

    6. Framing a research question                                           7.70

      

    7. Planning research                                                     7.70

      

    8. Data collection - quantitative and qualitative perspectives           30.80

    TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

    Readings are provided.

    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Report Writing                                	65
Other                                         	260

    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL
1   S              WK 4      SHORT ANSWER RESEARCH TYPES               5.00      N
2   S              WK 6      Essay: literature survey                  10.00     N
3   S              WK 10     Research Proposal                         20.00     N
4   S              WK 10     Tutorial Participation                    10.00     N
5   S              WK 13     Report on Research                        25.00     N
6   S              END S2    Examination                               30.00     N

    *F=Formative, S=Summative

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    Nil
    This information is accurate as at 28/11/97