FOUNDATIONS OF GRADUATE RESEARCH
RMD5FGR
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject graduate researchers will learn about the epistomology of research and the theoretical constructs in developing an ethical research question. This subject is designed for students commencing a graduate research degree, and will provide students with an opportunity to develop literature searching skills necessary to undertake graduate research. The subject will enhance students' knowledge of the varied philosophical underpinnings and methodological approaches to conceiving and designing research.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBev Copnell
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
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Assess the major philosophical and methodological debates that frame contemporary research practice.
- Activities:
- Reading material, online debate and discussion, consultation with supervisor
02. Efficiently source manage, critique and reference authorative literature using relevant library tools, to identify important theoretical and empirical contributions to your area of research
- Activities:
- Structured practice, online debate and discussion, consultation with supervisor
03. Understand the ethical conduct of research including plagerism and the importance of the appropriateness of the research question.
- Activities:
- Case studies, reading material
04. Formulate your own research question
- Activities:
- Consultation with supervisor, reading material
Subject options
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Online, 2018, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBev Copnell
Class requirements
Supervised Research
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| A 2500 word written assignment | - requiring students to consider their epistomological predispositions | 40 | 01, 04 |
| A 1000 word written case study | - requiring students to identify breaches of ethical guidelines in short vignettes and to identify potential solutions | 20 | 01, 03 |
| Contributions to online forums | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| A 1250 word library search strategy and critique of a research paper | 25 | 02 |
Online, 2018, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBev Copnell
Class requirements
Supervised Research
Week:
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| A 2500 word written assignment | - requiring students to consider their epistomological predispositions | 40 | 01, 04 |
| A 1000 word written case study | - requiring students to identify breaches of ethical guidelines in short vignettes and to identify potential solutions | 20 | 01, 03 |
| Contributions to online forums | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| A 1250 word library search strategy and critique of a research paper | 25 | 02 |