Research Methodologies

Subject PUBL90018 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

March, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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Intensive

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24
Total Time Commitment: 120
Prerequisites: Admission to the second year of the Master of Publishing and Communications.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: This subject is intensively taught across the first four weeks of each semester.

Coordinator

Dr Mark Davis

Contact

Mark Davis
davismr@unimelb.edu.au

Grace Moore

gmoo@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to complete an intellectually sophisticated original research project. Students will be offered a detailed introduction to the range of disciplinary and theoretical approaches that can be adapted to research, writing and analysis in the field of publishing studies, including relevant theoretical formations in media, cultural and literary studies. Through an intensive schedule of seminar attendance, workshop participation and independent research, students will develop customised research proposals, including literature surveys and annotated bibliographies as well as detailed outlines of their research projects.
Objectives:
  • have developed a facility in the use of a wide range of research materials, including the appraisal of material culture as well as archival, print and electronic resources;
  • be acquainted with the information management systems required for advanced research; and
  • have an enhanced critical understanding of the nature and theoeretical basis of research in publishing studies.
Assessment: A research proposal and supporting bibliographical material 2500 words 50% (due mid-semester) and an essay reviewing a major theoretical or methodological issue in publishing studies 2500 words 50% (due end of semester).
Prescribed Texts:

A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills:
  • the ability to develop and document a substantial independent research proposal to a standard consistent with the requirements of research funding bodies;
  • the ability to make intelligent use of archival and electronic sources;
  • an understanding of appropriate methodologies for the analysis of the material aspects of print culture;
  • the ability to construct customised research plans; and
  • advanced research skills.
Notes:

This subject is taught concurrently with 106-401 Research Principles and Practices and students should consult the handbook entry for Research Principles and Practices for additional details.
Related Course(s): Master of Publishing and Communications

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