SS2004:03
Researching Social Issues
Townsville, Cairns
26 lectures, 24 tutorials or the equivalent in mixed mode on-campus delivery. First semester and flexible delivery. Also offered at Mackay campus.
Staff: Dr A McMahon.
Introduction to the concept, principles and process of researching social issues. Students are introduced to a variety of research designs and methods of collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative information.
Learning Objectives:
- understand the research process and the competing philosophies that guide the practice of research;
- understand ethical issues in conducting research;
- know how to define a research question and develop a literature review;
- describe and distinguish the different types of qualitative and quantitative research;
- know how to design a research proposal and carry it out;
- know how to analyse and write up research results;
- read research reports critically and intelligently.
Assessment by written assignments (70%); in-class examination (30%).
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