GEOG 5001 - Research Design and Methods
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOG 5001 Course Research Design and Methods Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible GEST 5001 Assessment Seminar Journal (30%), Group verbal (25%), 1000 word minor essay (10%), literature review (35%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Andrew Beer
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- To locate, analyse and synthesise information about the diversity of research approches
- Develop ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions to research problems via use of problem solving and critical thinking exercises in research case studies, develop teamwork and interpersonal skills in negotiating research programs
- To critically evaluate the efficacy of virtual means of delivering or developing research strategies
- To encourage and develop skills that will enhance the fulfilment of ongoing and continuous learning and intellectual curiosity via independent learning exercises
- To demonstrate, by use of role model examples, how research can help support leadership functions within community
- Develop understanding of cross cultural contexts and nuances/implications of cross cultural research
University Graduate Attributes
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Suggested texts:
Students are not required to read any particular core text. However, it is expected that readings provided will be read prior to class, and that students will undertake their own research and reading as relevant to course themes.
A good overall text is:
· Patton, M (2002 or any edition) Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods
· Anything by Denzin and Lincoln is excellent.
· For work on cross cultural or decolonised methodologies, see Smith, Linda, T (2000) Decolonising methodologies: research and Indigenous peoples
Some good journals re:
· Qualitative research
· Field Research
· Action Research
· Qualitative Inquiry
All of these journals have relevant articles in them.Recommended Resources
Students will receive a reading list upon commencement.Online Learning
All course-related materials will be available on MyUni. Please note that lectures for this course will not be recorded. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
3 houirs of classes per week 36 hours per semester 11 hours reading/research per week 132 hours per semester 12 hours assignment preparation per week 144 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 312 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Week Research Design and Methods Week 1 Course overview: What is research? Week 2 Literature reviews and data base searches Week 3 Writing workshop Online activity this week Formative Writing task Week 4 Research Ethics and Engaging Cultures Writing an ethics application Week 5 Theoretical Approaches Week 6 Qualitative Methods 1 Week 7 Qualitative Methods 2
Quantitative Methods 1Week 8 Quantitative Methods 2 – Dr Laurence Lester Week 9 Research Analysis
Online methods: Using survey monkey
Using NVIVO Using EndnoteWeek 10 Journal work Week 11 How to write up a research project (eg. Dissertation) Week 12 Group Verbal Presentations on research proposals -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome 1000 word minor essay Formative and Summative 10% 1-6 Seminar journal Formative and Summative 30% 1-6 Literature review Formative and Summative 35% 1-6 Research brief and proposal presentation Formative and Summative 25% 1-6 Assessment Related Requirements
In order to pass the course, it is necessary that students attend all sessions.Assessment Detail
1000 word minor essay: students submit an essay on a chosen topic.
Weight: 10%
Seminar journal: Activities and tasks will include ‘homework’ tasks that will be preparation for in class activities the week following (such as developing an online survey via NVIVO), as well as a number of in class activities (i.e. giving and taking interviews).
Weight: 30%
Literature Review: Students will develop a literature review on a research problem/topic. A list of topics will be given to students but you will be able to choose your own in consultation with the convenor. This includes a preparatory exercise due on the 16th March.
Weight: 35%
Verbal (group) presentation: In groups you will be expected to develop a research program for one of the case studies set. Case studies will be drawn for student ideas for projects developed in the first two weeks. Presentations will be in the format of a group/research team bid to get research dollars from a funding institution.
Weight: 25%Submission
Students may submit their work in hard copy to the Course Coordinator, via email or via MyUni.
NOTE: When submitting via MyUni, you must convert your assignment file to PDF before submission - for assistance in converting your assignment file to PDF, please see http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/tutorials/content/ICC_Printed_Assignment_PDF_creation.html
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Students who do not request an extension will forfeit assessment marks at 5% for every working day it is late.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
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