Key facts
UNE unit code: HASS500
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
This unit is a prescribed foundation unit for some majors in the coursework Master of Arts.
In this unit, the relevant discipline considers the principles of research design, explores methodological, ethical, practical and theoretical issues affecting discipline-based research, the formulation of research questions, and the development of the skills necessary for designing research projects with independence.
The unit gives you the opportunity to enhance your skills in research within your chosen disciplinary field, and to develop viable research proposals.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | Online |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Not all discipline areas are able to offer this unit in all teaching periods. Master of Arts students should apply for permission to enrol in this unit at least four weeks prior to the commencement of the applicable trimester. To request permission to enrol students should use the HASS500 Application Form
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge of the principles underpinning high-quality research;
- independently develop a coherent research design that addresses a particular topic/problem in order to organise and conduct research that advances knowledge in a particular discipline;
- critically evaluate a wide range of research methodologies and methods, demonstrating knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of various research methods and their associated techniques;
- independently model the skills, principles and protocols required in the conduct of ethical research and the potential problems pertaining to the planning and conduct of research; and
- critically evaluate the research work of others.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Literature Review/Essay | Yes | 30% | All offerings | No. Words: 2500 |
Oral Presentation | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 15 minutes/2000 (equivalent) |
Research Proposal | Yes | 50% | All offerings | No. Words: 3000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
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