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AGR358 Research Project (8)

Abstract

Research project aims to offer a hands on research experience by engaging the learners in addressing a real-life problem and developing a solution to that problem within the semester timeframe. In this subject, learners will be trained to understand the concepts that underpin a research framework and the research process per se.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Rural Management

Enrolment restrictions

Prerequisite(s)
STA382

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to identify an appropriate issue for inquiry
Be able to critically review relevant literature
Be able to define the research problem
Be able to design an appropriate methodology
Be able to apply procedures to test the hypothesis or key research questions
Be able to draw meaningful conclusions/outcomes
Be able to communicate the process and conclusions/outcomes in a suitable format and forum
Be able to reflect on the project in the context of one's learning

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
Introduction - what is research? Research framework and context Research process: how to report findings

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.