ARBE3121
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
Students will examine philosophical, theoretical, ethical and methodological concepts and processes associated with evidence-based research activities in the built environment. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods will be learnt within a problem-oriented context.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore BCA
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Conduct a background literature search for a research topic; describe and discuss the literature and define research problem that relates to a real world issue using evidence-based language.
2. State a research question based on academic evidence of a real world problem in the built environment.
3. Develop a context specific, ethical research strategy for evidence-based investigations in the built environment.
4. Reference correctly in a given referencing style.
Content
- Introduction to Research and the Research Process
- Research themes and deciding on a research topic
- Literature reviews for research background, identifying research gaps and methodology background
- Research aim, question, objectives and scope
- Literature and information searching
- Referencing
- Research reading and management
- Methodologies, methods and Research Design
- Data collection, analysis and management
- Logical Argumentation, writing with a clear narrative
- Presenting results, discussion and conclusion
- Research Ethics
- Scholarly, evidence-based writing
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quiz 1
Quiz: Online Quiz 2
Written Assignment: Draft research proposal
Written Assignment: Final research proposal
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Singapore BCA
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Lectorial-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Distance learning students will receive equivalent instruction through online or other distance education strategies.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- ARBE3121 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 199.5 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.