GEOG4330
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course involves the direct application of research skills and competencies introduced in GEOG4320. The course is conducted under the direct supervision of an academic staff member who is the student's honours research supervisor. It concentrates on the data collection and analysis portion of the research process. By the start of this course, students will have completed a major literature review, identified a suitable research question and developed a robust research design. The course explores and implements appropriate data collection techniques and develops advanced skills in data analysis. The course develops chapter drafts for the student's final honours research thesis.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Competency in the selection and use of various methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection used in development studies.
2. Capacity to identify and implement appropriate methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection to be used in their individual research projects
3. Appreciation of the philosophical issues linking research methodologies and theoretical research and analysis in development studies.
4. Knowledge of appropriate research ethics principles and procedures and capacity to obtain appropriate approval for a research project.
Content
Students undertake activities involving:
- Discussion and guidance on uses of appropriates methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection used in development studies.
- Guidance on use of analytical thinking for data analysis and conclusion drawing.
- Discussion and guidance over the philosophical issues linking research methodologies and theoretical research and analysis in development studies.
- The application of appropriate research ethics principles
Assumed knowledge
GEOG4310 and GEOG4320
Assessment items
Thesis: Thesis Final Submission
Presentation: Seminar
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Hours by arrangement with supervisor. This will be run as an integrated learning session. Each GEOG Honours student will present a short 15min seminar in their first semester and a 1/2hr seminar in their second semester.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Hours by arrangement with supervisor. This will be run as an integrated learning session. Each GEOG Honours student will present a short 15min seminar in their first semester and a 1/2hr seminar in their second semester.
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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