Applied Research Methods

Subject MULT30018 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Thirty contact hours per semester. 1 x 1.5 hour lecture and 1 x 1.5 hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks. The lecture and tutorial programs are staggered and cover the 12 weeks of semester.
Total Time Commitment:

Total of 170 hours

Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

Levels 1 and 2 Politics and International Studies, Criminology or Sociology

Non Allowed Subjects:

MULT30018 Applied Political Research



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.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Aaron Martin

Contact

aaron.martin@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject provides students with training in applied social science research methods. Students will learn how to connect a research question with appropriate research design and methodology and acquire practical skills in utilising different research methods and tools, including analysing data and presenting results. The subject will enable students to develop a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods and the practical skills to carry out social science research.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject students should:

  • be able to relate different research questions to appropriate research methods;
  • have a critical understanding of how different research methods are executed (including mixed-methods research);
  • acquire practical experience in applying and evaluating quantitative research methods;
  • have the ability to work in groups and negotiate any problems that may arise in doing so;
  • gain skills that will be useful upon entering the workforce.
Assessment:
  • A short Research Design of 600 words, due early in the semester (15%)
  • In class practical tasks equivalent to 600 words, due throughout the semester (15%)
  • Group work / peer assessment equivalent to 800 words, due throughout the semester (20%)
  • An Applied Research Assignment of 2000 words, due in the examination period (50%)

Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Prescribed Texts:

A reading pack will be available.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Notes:

MULT30018 Applied Research Methods is the capstone subject for the following majors:

Criminology

Politics and International Studies

Sociology

This subject is only available to students majoring in the above-mentioned study areas and is not available as Breadth.

MULT30018 Applied Research Methods is a compulsory 3rd year subject in the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Criminology), (Politics and International Studies), (Sociology).

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Criminology
Criminology Major
Graduate Diploma in Arts - Criminology
Graduate Diploma in Arts - Politics and International Studies
Graduate Diploma in Arts - Sociology
Politics and International Studies
Sociology

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