WS4010 - Honours Reading and Research Design Part 1 of 2

Credit points:	06
Year:	2012
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Subject chain:	WS4010 WS4011
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

This subject is also available to BCW/BSW graduates or by permission by the Head of School. Except with the approval from the Head of School/Associate Dean, all subjects in a chain must be studied in consecutive teaching periods.

This subject is available to postgraduation BCW/BSW students or by permission of the Head of School. The subject provides a broad overview of research methods and guidance in the design of a sound honours level research study. It will be undertaken by the student with the supervisor.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate a detailed understanding of the research process;
• organise and present a written literature review;
• design a research project with an appropriate and relevant methodology and provide design parameters for the proposed research;
• develop and present a written research proposal.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Availabilities
As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Assessment:	integrated assessment across subject chain (%).
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Contact hours:	10 hours - 10 hours of study required per week.
Method of Delivery:	CDROM
Assessment:	integrated assessment across subject chain (%).
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Assessment:	integrated assessment across subject chain (%).
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Contact hours:	10 hours - 10 hours of study required per week.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	integrated assessment across subject chain (%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Assessment:	integrated assessment across subject chain (%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Assessment:	integrated assessment across subject chain (%).
Mackay, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Assessment:	integrated assessment across subject chain (%).
Mackay, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 23-Aug-2012
Coordinator:	Dr Susan Gair
Assessment:	integrated assessment across subject chain (%).

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.