University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

GEOG 7001 - Research Design and Methods

Career: Postgraduate Coursework
Units: 6
Term: 4010
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Incompatible: GEST 5001, GEOG 5001, GEST 5010, GEOG 5010
Assessment: Seminar Journal (30%), Group verbal (25%), 1000 word minor essay (10%), literature review (35%)
Syllabus:

This course will provide students with a strong foundation in the conceptualisation and operationalisation of research, how to design a research project and 'hands-on' skills in the utilisation of different research methods. Students will be exposed to a wide range of research methods and will learn key principles of research design. Topics to be covered in detail include sampling, surveying, interviewing, case study analysis, focus groups, interviewing and analysing and presenting data. Intellectual and methodological debates will be discussed in order to assist students to develop informed opinions and a critical appreciation for other's research. The imperative for ethical research practice will be presented. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and ability to undertake methodologically sound, original research projects and will develop a set of transferable workplace skills.

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Amount
6
0.25
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4010 Mon 16/03/2020 Thu 26/03/2020 Fri 12/06/2020 Not Available


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Seminar
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
10232 SE01 27 4 3 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room
28 Apr - 2 Jun Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Ingkarni Wardli, B17, Teaching Room