PCE3040

Research methods

(ART)

Professor Brian Costar

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Caulfield

Synopsis: Identifying a research area; legal and ethical issues in research; use of library and Internet resources for research purposes; presenting research proposals; research design; data analysis; evaluation skills in research; quantitative and qualitative analysis; case studies; participant observation methods. Each student will prepare a research paper on an approved topic.

Assessment: Research essay (3500 words): 50% + Seminar participation: 20% + Tutorial paper (1500 words): 30%