Communication Practice 3: Applied Industry Research B

Course aim

To design and implement an organisation-based research project in media and communications and to prepare a client report.

Course content

Development, implementation and evaluation of an applied, industry-based research project, with an emphasis on identification of client needs. The project parameters will be negotiated between the student, the client and the academic supervisor. The emphasis of the field-based research will be on the practical application of communication theory and research.

Textbook(s)

Sypher, Beverly D 2007, Defining Case Studies, Sage e-reader

Garrick, J & Rhodes, C 2000, Research and knowledge at work: perspectives, case-studies and innovative strategies, Routledge, London

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
COMM 8005	Communication Practice 2: Applied Industry Research A

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Directed Study	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study report to organisation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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