Negotiated Study (Research)

Course aim

To further develop skills in interpreting research, develop research skills in understanding both qualitative and quantitative research, to develop skills in applying research and to further develop understanding in the ethics of undertaking research.

Course content

The role and value of knowledge creation and innovation in education; research publishing; careers involving educational research; overview of the research process; evaluating new knowledge and innovation in a field; overview of research methodologies in a field; identifying trends and changing paradigms; identifying major leaders and institutions in a field; developing and validating a research proposal, preparation of appropriate ethical procedures and writing up research outcomes.

Textbook(s)

McMurray, AJ., Pace, RW & Scott, D 2004, Research: a commonsense approach, Thomson Social Science Press, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	260 hours x over 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Research proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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