INF450 Research in Information Studies 1 (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Issues and questions which arise from the candidates professional practice are identified and provide the basis of a well developed research proposal. Candidates will undertake a literature review related to the selected area of study. An ethics application will also be completed and submitted (where appropriate).
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF450
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Studies (Honours)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed knowledge about the skills and expertise needed to undertake research in informtion studies, and be able to demonstrate this knowledge in a well developed research proposal;
- have developed an ethics application (where appropriate); and
- have developed report writing skills to a high professional level.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Developing a research proposal
- Writing a literature review
- Ethics in professional research
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.