SYM5085 - Research Practicum

Leader: Naomi White

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

The unit is designed to provide rsearch experience in a group through an activity-based, problem-solving learning program. Students will undertake a qualitative research project as members of a research team of fellow students working under the guidance and supervision of the co-ordinator.

Objectives

On completion of the unit students will have:

1. advanced research design critique and development skills;
2. advanced research literature search and synthesis skills;
3. advanced qualitative data collection and analysis skills;
4. advanced report writing skills;
5. enhanced leadeership and group work skills.

Assessment

Individual project report (5500 words): 60%
Individual contribution to group work (3500 words): 40%

Contact hours

One x 2 hr seminar/workshop per week.

Prerequisites

SYM4005 or permission of co-ordinator.