METHODS FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH
RMD5MGR
2020
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.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Evelien Spelten
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in a Graduate Research School course
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Qualitative research: The essential guide to theory and practice
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Savin-Baden, M. & Major, C.H.
Year: 2013
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Publisher: Sage, Thousand Oaks
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Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Creswell, J.
Year: 2007
Edition/Volume: 2nd Ed
Publisher: Sage, Thousand Oaks
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Qualitative research methods
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Liamputtong, P
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Publisher: Melbourne Oxford University Press
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Evelien Spelten
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 3.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
The Pitch (1000 word equivalent)This assessment includes:- 3-minute video pitch about project- peer assessment of two other submissions | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Methods paper (2500 words)A paper is written about methods and methodology relevant to the proposed project. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Evelien Spelten
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 3.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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 | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
The Pitch (1000 word equivalent)This assessment includes:- 3-minute video pitch about project- peer assessment of two other submissions | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Methods paper (2500 words)A paper is written about methods and methodology relevant to the proposed project. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |