Not currently offered
Course code

SRMT4120

Units

20 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course develops preliminary research skills in sustainable resource management studies. The course is conducted under the direct supervision of an academic staff member who is also the student's honours research supervisor. The course builds skills and competencies in research design including literature reviews, identification of research questions, methodological approaches, discussion and written communication skills.


Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2022.


Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Comprehend the procedures for undertaking a successful research project within the field of sustainable research management.

2. Identify research issues and frame research questions in the context of existing scholarship and available resources.

3. Identify relevant texts and information gaps in the student's field of research and understand the methods of reviewing literature.

4. Formulate appropriate boundaries to a research project and identify appropriate methods and processes to undertake critical analysis.


Content

Identifying relevant literature within the field of sustainable resource management (and other disciplines) in order to frame and situate a research question.

Undertaking a literature review including:

  • Identifying key texts and articles
  • Evaluating arguments and evidence
  • Providing rationale for inclusion of relevant material
  • Clear communication of uses made of relevant materials
  • Identification of limits of existing literature and role of the students research in contributing to the field.

Designing appropriate research design and methodology, such as:

  • Formulation of theoretical and research questions
  • Identification of appropriate methods and boundaries for research project
  • Use of critical and analytical thinking for formulating initial arguments, questions or hypotheses.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Ourimbah) program.


Assumed knowledge

A major in the appropriate discipline with a minimum credit grade average.


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Research Proposal

Presentation: First Honours Seminar

Course outline

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