rmd5mgr methods for graduate research
METHODS FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH
RMD5MGR
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will learn how to develop and refine research questions select appropriate research designs and develop analyses for quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies. This subject is designed specifically for Graduate Researchers, therefore emphasis will be placed on evaluating the appropriateness of research questions, and associated methods and analysis for their research thesis.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorByron Perrin
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in a Graduate Research School course.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Qualitative research methods | Recommended | Liamputtong, P | Melbourne Oxford University Press |
| Readings | Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches (2nd Ed) | Recommended | Creswell, J. (2007) | Sage, Thousand Oaks |
| Readings | Qualitative research: The essential guide to theory and practice | Recommended | Savin-Baden, M. & Major, C.H. (2013) | Sage, Thousand Oaks |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critique and evaluate different research methods related to quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodologies
- Activities:
- Reading material, online quizzes, online debate and discussion, consultation with supervisor
02. Formulate research questions and plan and justify research methods that answer them. and research plans
- Activities:
- Consultation with supervisor, online discussion and debate, development of research proposal
03. Select, plan and justify data exploration and analysis techniques suitable for research questions
- Activities:
- Reading material, practice with practice data, online debate and discussion with facilitator, consultation with supervisor
Subject options
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Online, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEvelien Spelten
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 3.0 hours supervised research per study period during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"30 hours of online engagement in learning material and 15 hours of independent development of assessment material."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 case studies (1000 word equivalent) | Completion of each case study allows progress through online work. 750-word written reflective response to Pitch feedback and case studies | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| The Pitch (1000 word equivalent) | This assessment includes: - 3-minute video pitch about project - peer assessment of two other submissions | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Methods paper (2500 words) | A paper is written about methods and methodology relevant to the proposed project. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEvelien Spelten
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 3.0 hours supervised research per week during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"30 hours of online engagement in learning material and 15 hours of independent development of assessment material."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 case studies (1000 word equivalent) | Completion of each case study allows progress through online work. 750-word written reflective response to Pitch feedback and case studies | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| The Pitch (1000 word equivalent) | This assessment includes: - 3-minute video pitch about project - peer assessment of two other submissions | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Methods paper (2500 words) | A paper is written about methods and methodology relevant to the proposed project. | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |