GSBR6204

Research Proposal

Faculty of Business and Law Newcastle Business School

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1, Semester 2
HKMA - Hong Kong	Block 6
WebLearn GradSchool	Trimester 1, Trimester 3

Previously offered in 2013, 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

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

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

GSBR6201 - Research Methods I
GSBR6202 - Research Methods II
GSBR6203 - Literature Review

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments

Research Plan
Research Proposal

Other: (please specify)

Ethics Application