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COM500 Dissertation (32)

Abstract

This dissertation will examine a specific aspect of communication theory and research.

The dissertation must result from original and independent research conducted by the student for this course and have prior approval by the course coordinator of the Master of Arts (Organisational Communication) or school board.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
Two sessionsHD/FLSchool of Communication and Creative Industries

Assumed Knowledge

COM528 or COM532

Enrolment restrictions

Master of Arts (Organisational Communication) Master of Arts (Communication - Cultural Performance)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be able to demonstrate an ability to define a research problem and justify the field of inquiry
- be able to demonstrate an ability to evaluate literature and establish a conceptual framework
- be able to demonstrate an ability to evaluate research methods and develop a research design
- be able to demonstrate an ability to systematically use the research design to gather data
- be able to demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret the data
- be able to demonstrate an ability to write and present an extended academic report

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
Expert advice on content and methodology will be available as required.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.