GEOG 4002 - Honours Geog, Env & Population Research Methods
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOG 4002 Course Honours Geog, Env & Population Research Methods Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites Completed degree (72 units) with 24 units of Environmental Policy and Management Major or completed Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management degree Restrictions Available only to students admitted to relevant Honours program Assessment 6000 word research proposal and literature review (60%), 2000 word seminar journal (30%), seminar participation (10%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Melissa Nursey-Bray
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Identify different research methods and their theoretical underpinnings. 2 Demonstrate an ability to identify, analyse and synthesise literature related to a research question. 3 Critically analyse and demonstrate an ability to formulate viable research questions. 4 Demonstrate an understanding and ability to undertake the range of tasks necessary to completing a research project. 5 Identify and engage with the range of ethical issues involved in the conduct of a research project. 6 Show an understanding of cross cultural contexts and the nuances/implications of cross cultural research. 7 Work within a team, and use interpersonal skills to completed tasks. 8 Demonstrate skills in using online data bases and software. 9 Demonstrate high level written and verbal communication skills. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4,8 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
7,9 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
7,9 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
5,6 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There are no required text books for this course. All required reading will be made available in MyUni.Recommended Resources
Disciplines specific resources will be available in the weekly reading.
Some general books and journals used in the course include:
Books
Bacchi, C., Goodwin, S. (2016). Poststructural policy analysis. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Bernard, HR (2011). Research methods in Anthropology: qualitative and quantitative approaches. California: AltaMira Press (BSL Online)
Besen-Cassino, Y., Cassino, D. (2017). Social research methods by example: applications in the modern world. New York: Routledge (BSL Online)
Bryman, A. (2016). Social research methods. (Fifth edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
de Vaus, D. (2014). Surveys in Social Research.(6th Edition) Allen & Unwin. Pp. 92-120.
Denzin, N., Lincoln, Y. (eds.) (2011). The Sage handbook of qualitative research methods. (4th Edition). Thousand Oaks: Sage.
Fincham, B., McGuinness, M., Murray, L. (eds.) (2010). Mobile methodologies. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Flick, U. (2014). The Sage handbook of qualitative data analysis. Thousand Oaks: Sage
Hart, C. (2001). Doing a literature search: a comprehensive guide for the social sciences. London: Sage
Hay, I. (2016). Qualitative research methods in human geography. (4th Edition) Ontario: Oxford University Press.
Walter, M. (2013) Social research methods. (3rd Edition). South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Journals
Action Research
Qualitative Inquiry
Qualitative Research (QR)
Qualitative Research Journal
Sociological Methods and Research
Survey Research MethodsOnline Learning
MyUni is used for communication and providing resources.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Primary modes of learning in this course will be interactive face-to-face mini-lectures, facilitated discussion, reading, assignment preparation, peer engagement. Students are required to complete the required reading and any set tasks prior to each session.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Full-time students should expect to spend about 44 hours per week on their studies during teaching periods. As a 6 unit course, students are expected to spend an average of 22 hours per week (including class-time) undertaking reading, session preparation and assignments for Honours Research Methods. Reading, preparation and assignments have been developed to assist students undertake their Honours projects.Learning Activities Summary
* The sequence of seminar topics is subject to change.Schedule Week 1 Course Overview: What is research? Week 2 Literature Reviews Week 3 Library Session: Database searches, Endnote, Secondary Data Sets and Repositories Week 4 Research Design Week 5 Theoretically informed research Week 6 Research Ethics and Engaging Cultures Week 7 Qualitative Methods: Engaging the research subject Week 8 Analysing interviews and observations from different theoretical positions Week 9 Qualitative Methods: Documents/Texts Week 10 Quantitative Methods: Creating and administering surveys Week 11 Analysing survey data Week 12 Communicating Research -
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
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Literature review Summative 30% 2,8,9 Pre-seminar quizzes (20%) and seminar participation (10%) Formative and Summative 30% 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Theoretical essay Summative 40% 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Seminar Participation (10%) has been replaced by Online Engagement (10%). The mark will be based on your demonstrated engagement with the online lecture material, seminar leadership material, reading set articles/chapters and your contribution (written or verbal responses, questions, comments, clarifications) to the Discussion Board OR Zoom Meetings OR a combination of both (as set out above). Simply 'turning up' to Zoom meetings won't count as engagement.Assessment Detail
Literature Review: Students will be required to write a literature review on their proposed research topic.
Pre-seminar quiz: Prior to selected seminars students will be required to complete a quiz related to the reading for the seminar topic.
Theoretical essay: Students will be required to explain the theoretical approach that informs their proposed research
Assignment briefs will be available at the beginning of semester.Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M11 (Honours Mark Scheme) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported on Official Transcript Fail A mark between 1-49 F Third Class A mark between 50-59 3 Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A First Class A mark between 80-100 1 Result Pending An interim result RP Continuing Continuing CN 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.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Changes to the course have been based on feedback from students in 2018.
Reading: more discipline specific reading will be included
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