METHODS IN SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

SOC3MSR

2020

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, spatial analysis, the analysis of historical and policy documents and records and other unobtrusive methods. Students apply these techniques innovatively to complete research projects on current social issues and gain critical understanding of the suitability of various research strategies and approaches. Working collaboratively, the new ideas generated have the potential to create change relating to the social issue identified. This subject a addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entail developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Xianbi Huang

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Has completed 30 credit points of 2nd-year subjects, or co-ordinator's approval. It is a core subject at third year for Sociology major at Melbourne, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: SOC2MSR

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Core subject at third year for Sociology major at Melbourne, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Social Research Methods

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Walter, Maggie

Year: 2013

Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN

Publisher: OUP

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically evaluate and apply diverse research methods and strategies in order to identify complex social problems in need of creative solutions

02. Work collaboratively to generate and manage new ideas and evaluate their impact

03. Identify ethical issues and report on research practice and findings clearly

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Xianbi Huang

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online test of research methods (equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO3
Online test of research ethics (equivalent to 500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Research project (equivalent to 2500 words)This assessment includes 15% peer review on research process in order to complete the project successfully.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	65	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Xianbi Huang

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online test of research methods (equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO3
Online test of research ethics (equivalent to 500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Research project (equivalent to 2500 words)This assessment includes 15% peer review on research process in order to complete the project successfully.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	65	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Xianbi Huang

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online test of research methods (equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO3
Online test of research ethics (equivalent to 500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Research project (equivalent to 2500 words)This assessment includes 15% peer review on research process in order to complete the project successfully.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	65	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Xianbi Huang

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online test of research methods (equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO3
Online test of research ethics (equivalent to 500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Research project (equivalent to 2500 words)This assessment includes 15% peer review on research process in order to complete the project successfully.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	65	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Xianbi Huang

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online test of research methods (equivalent to 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO3
Online test of research ethics (equivalent to 500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Research project (equivalent to 2500 words)This assessment includes 15% peer review on research process in order to complete the project successfully.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	65	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3