FOUNDATIONS OF GRADUATE RESEARCH
RMD5FGR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject graduate researchers will learn about the epistemology 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.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKristina Edvardsson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in a Graduate Research School course; OR Must have passed all first year subjects in HMADPO
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/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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On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKristina Edvardsson
Class requirements
Supervised Research
Week:
10
-
22
Ten 3.00 h 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 word written assignment Students to consider their epistemological predispositions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| 1,000 word written case study Students to identify breaches of ethical guidelines in short vignettes and to identify potential solutions | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| Contributions to online forums Students to engage in constructive dialogue and/or critique with other students' perspectives or positions. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1,250 word library search strategy and critique of a research paper Students to efficiently source, manage, critique and reference authoritative literature using relevant library tools | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2 |
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKristina Edvardsson
Class requirements
Supervised Research
Week:
31
-
43
Ten 3.00 h 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 word written assignment Students to consider their epistemological predispositions | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4 |
| 1,000 word written case study Students to identify breaches of ethical guidelines in short vignettes and to identify potential solutions | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| Contributions to online forums Students to engage in constructive dialogue and/or critique with other students' perspectives or positions. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| 1,250 word library search strategy and critique of a research paper Students to efficiently source, manage, critique and reference authoritative literature using relevant library tools | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2 |