INF550 Research Project in Information Studies (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
Issues and questions which arise from the candidate's professional practice or previous study are identified and provide the basis of the research project. Students will be supervised as they develop a research proposal, apply for ethics (where appropriate) and execute their research in a chosen field of information studies.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 3 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: INF550
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Only available to students enrolled in the Applied Research specialisation of the Master of Information Studies
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed a research project proposal;
- have developed an ethics application (where appropriate);
- have developed the skills and expertise to undertake research in information studies;
- have demonstrated an ability to undertake independent research within a selected area of information studies; and
- have developed report writing skills to a high professional level.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Developing a research proposal - Research project management - Developing an ethics application - Carrying out a research project
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.