Foundations of Social Science Research
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
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Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit introduces students to the concepts, processes and practices of social science research. Theoretical content will build understanding of key concepts and terms in social research, and practical engagement in workshops supports the development of skills and understanding in social research processes and practices. Workshop activities in academic reading, writing and research skills will prepare students for assessments in this and other units, and assessment tasks have been designed to progressively develop and test growing skills, knowledge and comprehension.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Inspect social research processes, and the kinds of knowledge gained through social research;
- Evaluate the basic principles and practices associated with the practical use of qualitative and quantitative research methods;
- Apply key foundational research terms and concepts; and
- Evaluate and synthesise relevant literature and present this evaluation in a scholarly literature review.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%
Bibliographic exercise (1000 words)
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 25%
Class Test (1 hour; closed book)
Assessment type: Literature Review | Grade: 45%
Review, evaluation and synthesis of journal articles (1200 words)
Required reading
Psychology research methods
Burton, L., & Goodwin, C. J., & Goodwin, K.A., & Jose, P.(2018) | Milton, QLD: John Wiley and Sons Australia, Ltd.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):