James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

CV4041 - Introduction to Research Methodology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Creative Arts

This subject focuses upon the need for methodology/formal recognition of the techniques and issues involved in creative arts research documentation and practice. It leads students to a critical examination of the theoretical/practical aspects of a variety of research strategies as well as providing experience of creative arts techniques. Students are introduced to flexible delivery formats allowing for AV presentation, performance, discussion and other practical activities.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities


Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Face to face teaching (Two full day workshops - early Feb & early Mar (actual dates to be advised))
Coord/Lect: Dr Steven Campbell.
Contact hours:
  • 16 hours workshops/Seminars - Two one day seminars (4th Feb and 3rd March)
  • 13 hours - Online workshops
    Assessment:presentations (45%); essays (25%); reflective practices (30%).

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
    Census Date 29-Aug-2013
    Face to face teaching (Two full day workshops - early Aug & early Sep (actual dates to be advised))
    Coord/Lect: Dr Steven Campbell.
    Contact hours:
    • 16 hours workshops/Seminars - Two one day seminars (6th Feb and 6th March)
    • 13 hours - Online workshops
      Assessment:presentations (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); multidraft Essays (25%); class work development of aims and rationale for your research topic (10%); research journal (20%).

      Cairns, Limited, Study Period 1
      Census Date 28-Mar-2013
      Face to face teaching (Two full day workshops held in Townsville - early Feb & early Mar (actual dates to be advised))
      Coord/Lect: Dr Steven Campbell.
      Contact hours:
      • 16 hours workshops/Seminars - Two one day seminars (6th Feb and 6th March)
      • 13 hours - Online workshops
        Assessment:presentations (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); multidraft Essays (25%); class work development of aims and rationale for your research topic (10%); research journal (20%).

        Cairns, Limited, Study Period 2
        Census Date 29-Aug-2013
        Face to face teaching (Two full day workshops held in Townsville - early Aug & early Sep (actual dates to be advised))
        Coord/Lect: Dr Steven Campbell.
        Contact hours:
        • 16 hours workshops/Seminars - Two one day seminars (6th Feb and 6th March)
        • 13 hours - Online workshops
          Assessment:presentations (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); multidraft Essays (25%); class work development of aims and rationale for your research topic (10%); research journal (20%).

          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.