IA5011 - Field Procedures in Indigenous Research

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Available to students undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate, the Postgraduate Diploma or the Master of Indigenous Studies, or other postgraduate students.

This subject provides the beginning researcher with the skills to define a researchable topic in an Indigenous context. Topics include qualitative research design, methodology, reflexivity, ethics, theory and research including Indigenist research. Students will gain practical skills in research design and methods, particularly as it relates to Indigenous research, through the conduct of a pilot study. Students will be introduced to issues and notions through online learning including the discussion board and e-mail, digital medium and reading materials. Therefore it is essential that students have access to the World Wide Web to complete this subject. Students are required to attend a compulsory block at the JCU Cairns campus during 10-11 March 2009.

Learning Outcomes

• critically analyse perspectives on qualitative and quantitative research with reference to examples of existing research conducted with Indigenous populations and their communities;
• develop the skills and techniques for conducting research in an Indigenous context.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies.

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Face to face teaching 10-Mar-2009 to 11-Mar-2009 (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coord/Lect:	Dr Felecia Watkin.
Assessment:	tutorial attendance and participation (20%); on line tutorial discussion (30%); assignments (50%).

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.