GEOG 5001 - Research Design and Methods
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOG 5001 Course Research Design and Methods Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible GEST 5001 Assessment Seminar Journal (30%), Group verbal (25%), 1000 word minor essay (10%), literature review (35%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jennifer Bonham
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify different research methods and their theoretical underpinnings.
- Demonstrate an ability to identify, analyse and synthesise literature related to a research question.
- Critically analyse and demonstrate an ability to formulate viable research questions.
- Demonstrate an understanding and ability to undertake the range of tasks necessary to completing a research project.
- Identify and engage with the range of ethical issues involved in the conduct of a research project.
- Show an understanding of cross cultural contexts and the nuances/implications of cross cultural research.
- Work within a team, and use interpersonal skills to completed tasks.
- Demonstrate skills in using online data bases and software.
- Demonstrate high level written and verbal communication skills.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
TBARecommended Resources
Students will receive a reading list upon commencement.Online Learning
All course-related materials will be available on MyUni. Please note that lectures for this course will not be recorded. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
3 houirs of classes per week 36 hours per semester 11 hours reading/research per week 132 hours per semester 12 hours assignment preparation per week 144 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 312 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
* The sequence of seminar topics is subject to change.Week Topic Week 1 Course overview: What is research? Week 2 Literature reviews and data base searches Week 3 Writing workshop Online activity this week Formative Writing task Week 4 Research Ethics and Engaging Cultures Writing an ethics application Week 5 Theoretical Approaches Week 6 Qualitative Methods 1 Week 7 Qualitative Methods 2
Quantitative Methods 1Week 8 Quantitative Methods 2 Week 9 Research Analysis Week 10 Journal work Week 11 How to write up a research project (eg. Dissertation) Week 12 Verbal Presentations on research proposals -
Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Seminar participation and journal Formative and summative 30% 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 Literature review Summative 30% 2,8,9 Research proposal and report Summative 40% 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9, Assessment Related Requirements
In order to pass the course, it is necessary that students attend all sessions.Assessment Detail
TBASubmission
Students must submit their work via Canvas.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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