EV5007 - Introduction to Research

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Environmental Sciences

Available to all honours students and new postgraduate students in TESAG programs.

Aimed at students about to attempt their first research program. The subject introduces fundamental ideas required to understand how scientific progress is made and to recognise good science.

Learning Outcomes

• have a broad understanding of the variety of approaches to the acquisition of knowledge through research;
• be aware of the diversity of research methodology in contemporary environmental studies and geography and understand the limitations of each approach;
• be able to derive meaningful research questions that are underpinned by a strong theoretical framework of a given disciplinary area;
• Be able to decide on an appropriate research methodology for their chosen topic of study;
• Be able to understand the inter-relationship that exists between research and management. Appreciate ethical issues in research and management. Gain proficiency in communicating their research to a range of audiences.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

Permission of HoS or Associate Dean

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect:	Dr Emma Gyuris.
Assessment:	tutorial attendance and participation (10%); evaluation of a thesis/report: impromptu seminar (35%); assignments (35%); summary of student conference (research report) (20%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect:	Professor Jonathan Nott.
Assessment:	assignments.

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.