Available in 2013
| Callaghan Campus | Trimester 2 |
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| HKMA - Hong Kong | Block 6 |
| WebLearn GradSchool | Trimester 2 |
Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Prepares students to define research topics, determine the most effective research methodologies to be employed, develop appropriate research designs, and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theory and literature underpinning the dissertation project. This course develops and extends understanding of the research process by having students develop an ethics application, a research plan, and research proposal.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Appreciate the role of the research proposal in the context of the required dissertation; 2. Define the purpose of a research study; 3. Demonstrate the contribution of the research within existing literature; 4. Design a research program, including scope and limitations; 5. Successfully complete an ethics application for research; 6. Prepare a functional research timetable; and 7. Prepare and present a research proposal |
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| Content | The content of the course will be individually tailored following consultation between the student and supervisor. Topics will include: 1. Defining the purpose of the project 2. Refining a topic 3. Defining research questions 4. Defining research hypotheses 5. A research framework 6. Setting delimitations 7. Establishing the significance of the project 8. Justification 9. Planning the project 10. Supervision 11. Writing the proposal 12. Reference material |
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| Replacing Course(s) | N/A | ||||||
| Transition | N/A | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | GSBR6201 - Research Methods I GSBR6202 - Research Methods II GSBR6203 - Literature Review |
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| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Lecture | ||||||
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||||
| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for GSBR6204 |