METHODS FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH
RMD5MGR
2021
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEvelien Spelten
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
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCreswell, J.
Year2007
Edition/Volume2nd Ed
PublisherSage, Thousand Oaks
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Qualitative research methods
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLiamputtong, P
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PublisherMelbourne Oxford University Press
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Qualitative research: The essential guide to theory and practice
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSavin-Baden, M. & Major, C.H.
Year2013
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PublisherSage, Thousand Oaks
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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
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Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEvelien Spelten
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 3.00 hours supervised research per study period on any day including weekend 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. 300-word written reflective response to Pitch feedback and case studies | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |
The Pitch (1000 word equivalent) This assessment includes:- 3-minute video pitch about project- peer assessment of two other submissions | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Methods paper (2500 words ) A paper is written about methods and methodology relevant to the proposed project. | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEvelien Spelten
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 30 - 42
Ten 3.00 hours supervised research per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 42 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. 300-word written reflective response to Pitch feedback and case studies | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |
The Pitch (1000 word equivalent) This assessment includes:- 3-minute video pitch about project- peer assessment of two other submissions | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Methods paper (2500 words ) A paper is written about methods and methodology relevant to the proposed project. | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3 |