James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2006

SS2023 - Qualitative Research

Credit points: 03
Year: 2006
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by:

This subject focuses on the variety of methods, applications and issues involved in qualitative research and writing. It critically examines the theoretical and political dimensions of qualitative research and writing strategies, as well as providing the student with a hands-on experience of these social science methods. Specifically, this includes student involvement in: research design, professional ethics, interviewing, sampling, participant-observation, action research, focus groups, interpreting and analysing data and writing up.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
AN2113 and AN3113 and SS3023 and SY2048 and SY3048 and SS5100

Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator: pscmh
Contact hours:
  • 38 hours - hours of lectures and/or tutorials and/or workshops
    Assessment: (30%); (45%); (25%).

    , , Study Period 2
    Census Date 08-Sep-2006
    Coordinator: psrw
    Contact hours:
    • 38 hours - hours of lectures and/or tutorials and/or workshops
      Assessment: (30%); (45%); (25%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.