WS3513 - Research Proposal Seminar

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

The subject will provide a practical guide for students who wish to develop a research project. The emphasis will be on research methods and planning. The format will consist of seminars, lectures and guided reading.

Learning Outcomes

• know how to develop a literature review;
• plan and develop a research proposal;
• understand the research process;
• articulate and explain proposed research.

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 reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Prerequisites:

48 credit points of undergraduate subjects including one of the following research methods subjects: SS1103, SY2005, SY2012 or WS2007

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Dr Nonie Harris
Lecturer:	Dr Susan Gair.
Contact hours:	26 hours tutorials
Assessment:	presentations (50%); research proposal (50%).
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Dr Nonie Harris
Contact hours:	10 hours - 10 hours of study per week required.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	assignments.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Ms Robyn Lynn
Contact hours:	26 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	presentations (50%); research propsal (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.