AFX4012 - Research project

Offered

Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

Students should learn how to conduct a literature review; develop both research questions and hypotheses; formulate a research decision; gather and analyse data using appropriate procedures; write up research; and draw appropriate conclusions.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

• implement a research proposal;
• recognise practical problems of conducting scientific research and propose solutions;
• write a comprehensive research paper;
• develop the ability to conduct and manage a planned study;
• apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills in individual and/or group activities dealing with a research project.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

AFX4000, AFX4010

Co-requisites

Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce