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INF544 Research Project in Information Studies (32)
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This subject requires students to build on knowledge developed in INF504 Research Literature and Project Planning and INF543 Designing and Proposing a Research Project to explore in-depth an area of interest in information studies. Students will execute and manage a small-scale research project and submit a report of approximately 15,000 words. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: INF544
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| Two sessions | HD/FL | School of Information Studies |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Only available to students in the Applied Research specialisation of the Master of Information Studies |
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| INF504 and INF543 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- demonstrate an understanding of research design and project management through the execution of a small scale research project in the field of information studies;
- demonstrate their understanding of ethically sound research by preparing and submitting an ethics application (where appropriate).
- demonstrate an understanding of the role of piloting research frameworks and instruments; and
- demonstrate their understanding of conceptual frameworks, methods, analysis and findings through the presentation of a written report of the project design and outcomes.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Research traditions, paradigms and methodologies relevant to information studies
- Principles of research design
- Use of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods and their application to information studies
- Refining research questions/hypotheses and selecting appropriate methods for research
- Introduction to research ethics
- Planning how to operationalise the research and developing the research proposal, including budgeting, timelines and project management
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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.
