This course covers core research skills (qualitative and quantitative) which will be used to plan and conduct a research project in an area of interest. Building on PREP1012: Independent Research Proposal, this course provides students with the opportunity to develop and apply their problem solving, teamwork and research skills to a topic of interest using simple survey methodology to collect and analyse data from their class peers. The findings from their project will be presented in both report and poster format. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on critical analysis and the significance of robust, ethically-based research to inform, influence and support decision making as it applies to our daily lives.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1. Use critical thinking, literacy, digital literacy, group work and problem solving skills in the context ofconducting and presenting survey-based research with class peers in an area of interest;
2. Apply key research terminologies and principles from qualitative and quantitative research;
3. Collect, evaluate and present on data gathered through a research project;
4. Apply ethical standards, academic integrity and "fair test" principles in academic research activities;
5. Apply basic graphing, statistical and survey skills in the conducting of a research project.
Other Information
Course Contact: Dr Rebecca CrossT: 02 61250982
E: rebecca.cross@anucollege.edu.au
Indicative Assessment
Research project final report 50% (LO:1-5)Topic tests (x2) 30% (LO:2, 4,5)
Poster presentation (20%) (LO:1-3, 5)
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Workload
96 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 48 hours of contact: 48 hours of workshop and workshop-like activities.
b) 48 hours of supported and independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4989 | 19 Feb 2018 | 27 Feb 2018 | 31 Mar 2018 | 25 May 2018 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10077 | 23 Jul 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 31 Aug 2018 | 26 Oct 2018 | In Person | N/A |
