IA5012 - Interpreting 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 focuses on the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data within Indigenous research. It takes into account theories that assist in the construction of meaning for data from Indigenous contexts. Topics include data analysis, theory and analysis, coding, interpretation of data, and writing up research findings. Students will analyse data collected in their IA5011 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.

Learning Outcomes

• code and create themes from qualitative data collected from Indigenous contexts or about Indigenous issues;
• critically analyse themes in a meaningful sequence for the report or thesis;
• apply current theories to assist in data interpretation;
• write a qualitative report of the research conducted.

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 ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Prerequisites:	IA5011
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	IA4012

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Face to face teaching 18-Aug-2009 to 19-Aug-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.