Research Methodologies

Subject PUBL90018 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

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 Master of Publishing and Communications
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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Coordinator

Ms Bryony Cosgrove

Contact

Bryony Cosgrove

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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. This subjectis taught concurrently with MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices. Students should consult the handbook entry for Research Principles and Practices for additional details.

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 3000 word research proposal (60%) due in week 6 and a 2000 word essay (40%) due in week 9 of the semester. Students must attend at least 80% of classes to be eligible for assessment. Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.
Prescribed Texts:

All readings will be online via the subject LMS site including a bibliography of relevant research links, resources and style guides.
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 MULT50001 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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