soc2msr social research methods
SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS
SOC2MSR
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are introduced to a range of current methods of social inquiry. These include both quantitative and qualitative research methods such as surveys, interviews, observation, content analysis, the analysis of historical and policy documents and records and other unobtrusive methods. The objective is for students to become familiar with these techniques and to gain some understanding of when best to employ particular strategies while being aware of strengths and weaknesses of each approach.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorXianbi Huang
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of first-year Sociology and at least 15 credit points of Humanities and Social Sciences subjects, or co-ordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at 2nd year for Sociology major at Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga; core subject at 2nd year for Sociology and Politics major at Bendigo and Shepparton
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Social Research Methods, | Prescribed | Walter, Maggie 1013 | 3RD EDN, OUP |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorXianbi Huang
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word research based assignment | 30 | |
| One 1-hour exam (equivalent 1,000 words) | 25 | |
| One 2,000-word research proposal exercise, including oral presentation and teamwork components | 45 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEdgar Burns
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word research based assignment | 30 | |
| One 1-hour exam (equivalent 1,000 words) | 25 | |
| One 2,000-word research proposal exercise, including oral presentation and teamwork components | 45 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorXianbi Huang
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word research based assignment | 30 | |
| One 1-hour exam (equivalent 1,000 words) | 25 | |
| One 2,000-word research proposal exercise, including oral presentation and teamwork components | 45 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorXianbi Huang
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word research based assignment | 30 | |
| One 1-hour exam (equivalent 1,000 words) | 25 | |
| One 2,000-word research proposal exercise, including oral presentation and teamwork components | 45 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Jo Fortuna
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1,200-word research based assignment | 30 | |
| One 1-hour exam (equivalent 1,000 words) | 25 | |
| One 2,000-word research proposal exercise, including oral presentation and teamwork components | 45 |