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BAHRS4034 - Research Design, Management and Methods
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Humanities and Social Science
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Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.
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<p>The purpose of this unit is to provide the student with a foundation for undertaking and completing a research project within their chosen disciplines. Students will learn about a range of research practices used in scholarly research and will refine their understanding of disciplinary research practices to develop their skills in recognising how the design of a research project affects the nature and scope of what is then learned from that research. Graduates will be prepared for advanced professional practice and/or for further research in a higher degree program. The unit consists of a core, interdisciplinary module examining research design, management and methods, as well as a discipline specific methodology and design component.</p>
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<p>•Theories of knowledge (epistemologies, hermeneutics, global knowledges)<br>
•Theories of research and their application (which may include phenomenological, ethnographic, qualitative, exploratory, quantitative, feminist, de-colonising, indigenous, philosophical)<br>
•The application of contemporary socio/political, literary, and cultural theory to critically analyse research models, practices, texts, literature and creative practice<br>
•Existing research methodologies<br>
•Stages of the research process</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The purpose of this unit is to provide the student with a foundation for undertaking and completing a research project within their chosen disciplines. Students will learn about a range of research practices used in scholarly research and will refine their understanding of disciplinary research practices to develop their skills in recognising how the design of a research project affects the nature and scope of what is then learned from that research. Graduates will be prepared for advanced professional practice and/or for further research in a higher degree program. The unit consists of a core, interdisciplinary module examining research design, management and methods, as well as a discipline specific methodology and design component.</p>
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<p>•Theories of knowledge (epistemologies, hermeneutics, global knowledges)<br> •Theories of research and their application (which may include phenomenological, ethnographic, qualitative, exploratory, quantitative, feminist, de-colonising, indigenous, philosophical)<br> •The application of contemporary socio/political, literary, and cultural theory to critically analyse research models, practices, texts, literature and creative practice<br> •Existing research methodologies<br> •Stages of the research process</p>
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Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahrs4034">090399 - Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "BAHRS4031"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Analyse principles of scholarly research inquiry, including generic, interdisciplinary and discipline-specific knowledge, understanding and application of research skills</p>
K2
<p>Recognize analytical techniques relevant to ones discipline and how these can be applied for research purposes</p>
K3
<p>Evaluate the quality of research and academic writing at Honours level</p>
S1
<p>Practice advanced skills in library, web-based, and domain-specific research</p>
S2
<p>Analyse and interpret domain-specific data</p>
S3
<p>Exhibit ethical and responsible behaviour in conducting discipline-specific research within institutional settings</p>
S4
<p>Compose and develop a research logic, method or plan as relevant to the discipline.</p>
A1
<p>Formulate and communicate ones own, and others, research ideas effectively in written reports and presentations</p>
A2
<p>Apply an understanding of research design, methods, and management techniques directly to ones thesis project.</p>
A3
<p>Identify and evaluate evidence appropriate for supporting ones position</p>
A4
<p>Relate argument in public speaking</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Essay plan comprising full introduction, detailed annotation of key points and reference list for the student`s major essay</p>
<p>Substantive comparative research essay plan</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S4, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Presentation of one research method relevant to student`s own research project</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3, A4
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<p>A substantial essay analysing how three different methodologies would approach the same research question - at least one of these methodologies must be more commonly used in a discipline that is not the students home discipline</p>
<p>Substantive comparative research essay</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahrs4034">090399 - Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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