CCI501 Communication Research Strategies and Criticality (16)

This subject introduces students to contemporary communication research issues, foundational communication research and research design concepts, and information and other resources available to support researchers. Students conduct their own exploration to design a communication research study.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: CCI501. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • demonstrate ability to critically evaluate abstract research principles and research methods applicable to the field of communication and communication learning
  • demonstrate ability to critically and systematically assess communication issues or problems and justify appropriate research strategies
  • demonstrate skills to design and present a research strategy for a complex contemporary communication question or problem.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Contemporary communication research issues
  • Resources available to support communication research
  • Foundational epistemological and theoretical concepts concerning inquiry
  • Research strategy concepts and principles
  • Principles for the ethical conduct of research
  • Concepts and protocols for professional and scholarly research design and presentation

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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