HSM5302 - Research Practicum
24 points, SCA Band 1, 0.500 EFTSL
Postgraduate Faculty of Arts
Leader(s): Dr Karen Crinall
Offered
Gippsland Second semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Gippsland Full year 2009 (Off-campus)
Synopsis
This unit provides students with an opportunity to conduct substantial research related to their workplace or community. Under academic supervision, the project involves negotiated outcomes between the student, the university and particular organisation/s and communities involved. Students are expected to work through issues related to their proposed methodology project in completing the prerequisite research methodology unit/s, especially ethics approval requirements for research involving humans. The aim is to produce a high quality, theoretically informed, practice focused, and reflective research report relevant to the focus of the degree.
Objectives
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate: skills and knowledge in initiating and conducting independent research under supervision; an appreciation of, and a commitment to ethical research; advanced critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills; advanced written skills through the presentation of a 18000 word research project; skills and knowledge in reviewing a specific body of research, and command of that literature; skills and knowledge in critically examining a key issue or issues relating to the focus of the degree.
Assessment
Research Dissertation: 100% (18000 words)
Off-campus attendance requirements
Students will engage in supervision weekly. This may be conducted electronically on-line, via the telephone, video conferencing, or face-to-face, depending on the location of the student.