INF553 Research Project in Information Studies (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Issues and questions which arise from the candidate's professional practice are identified and provide the basis of the research project. From these an extended project proposal is developed by the candidate. Candidates also complete an ethics approval application (where appropriate) for submitting to the University. Students are then supervised in the development of their research project.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: INF553
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Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students in the Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management). Not available to students enrolled in INF551 and/or INF552 .
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to articulate the relationship between the candidate's professional work and research;
- Have developed a research project proposal;
- Have developed an ethics application (where appropriate);
- Have produced a literature review in support of their research project proposal;
- 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:
- Techniques for examining the dimensions of a research issue - Identifying research opportunities from professional practice - Developing a research proposal - Place of a literature review in the development of a research proposal - Research project management - Ethics in professional research - Developing an ethics application.
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.