ARBE6620
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Students undertake a supervised individual research project, culminating in the production of a final research report. This course allows students to target their capstone research project to their individual learning goals. This project will be undertaken through supervision with either an academic or practitioner, depending on the goal of the student.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): ARBE6408. Students who have successfully completed ARBE6408 are not eligible to enrol in ARBE6620.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Select and apply research strategies and methodologies appropriate to the discipline area generally and the topic area selected for study.
2. Develop and organise a research report that presents a coherent argument supported by evidence.
3. Analyse the evidence gathered for the research report and use it to support the argument presented.
4. Document the research report using appropriate methods and techniques to ensure it is well-supported and coherent.
Content
Topics will include:
Research methodology:
- Selection of research method from qualitative and quantitative approaches
- Individual research design
- Interdisciplinary frameworks
Research Analysis:
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Presentation of research results
- Research findings and Discussions
- Conclusions and recommendations
Requisite
If you have successfully completed ARBE6408 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
ARBE6619
Assessment items
Proposal / Plan: Research Proposal
Thesis: Capstone Research Paper
Contact hours
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Online
Individual Supervision-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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