soc3msr methods in sociological research
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorXianbi Huang
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSOC2MSR
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsCore subject at third year for Sociology major at Melbourne, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Social Research Methods
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorWalter, Maggie
Year2013
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherOUP
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorXianbi 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Online test of research methods (equivalent to 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online test of research ethics (equivalent to 500 words) | 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 | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorXianbi 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test of research methods (equivalent to 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online test of research ethics (equivalent to 500 words) | 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 | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorXianbi 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test of research methods (equivalent to 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online test of research ethics (equivalent to 500 words) | 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 | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorXianbi 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test of research methods (equivalent to 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online test of research ethics (equivalent to 500 words) | 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 | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorXianbi 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online test of research methods (equivalent to 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online test of research ethics (equivalent to 500 words) | 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 | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |