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SOCI 3017 - Sociological Research Project

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025

The aim of Sociological Research Project is to apply students' knowledge and understanding of sociological research, how and why it is done, and to expose students to different theoretical perspectives and methodologies employed by researchers in the conduct of social research. Students will undertake key aspects of a research project from initial design to write-up, including: formulating a research question, designing methods to be used to obtain data, engaging with ethical issues, undertaking pilot fieldwork, and preparing a research application.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code SOCI 3017
    Course Sociological Research Project
    Coordinating Unit Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites SOCI 2012 and the completion of at least 9 units in SOCI coded courses
    Incompatible GWSI 3017, GSSA 3017, GSSA 3018
    Assumed Knowledge Broad understanding of Social Research Methods
    Assessment Mid-term test, Concept Proposal, Research Proposal Application.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Tanya Zivkovic

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Develop your own sociological research question/s and discuss how they could make a contribution to existing research in the field
    2. Demonstrate a sound understanding of how to link social theory/concepts to research questions and research designs
    3. Demonstrate the ability to align your research question with an appropriate research methodology/ies and methods
    4. Identify relevant ethical considerations for your chosen research question and research design
    5. Design and conduct a piece of pilot research relevant to your research question
    6. Analyse research data using appropriate methods, evaluate and explain how this data informs the chosen research design.
    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, 5

    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.

    2, 3, 4, 5

    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.

    5

    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.

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    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.

    3, 5

    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.

    .

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    .

    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.

    2, 3, 4, 5
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Throughout the semester students will be required to engage with lecture material (typically provided online via MyUni) and a weekly 2 hour face-to-face workshop.
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    WORKLOAD – STRUCTURED LEARNING TOTAL HOURS
    1 x 1 hour lectures per week 10 hours per semester
    1x2 hour seminars per week 20 hours per semester

    TOTAL = 30

    WORKLOAD – SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING TOTAL HOURS
    7.5 hours reading per week 90 hours per semester
    8 hours research per week 96 hours per semester
    8 hours assignment preparation per week 96 hours per semester

    TOTAL = 312
    Learning Activities Summary

    Weekly Lecture Topics
    Week 1 Introduction: Applying the Sociological Imagination
    Week 2 Remaking Bodies and Medicine: Science F(r)ictions and Social Solutions
    Week 3 Diversifying Policy: Sociological Interventions and Anglophone Imaginings
    Week 4 Troubling Inequality: Materialisations of the ‘Super Rich’
    Week 5 Mid-term Test
    Week 6 Developing Research Questions
    Week 7 Planning your Research Project
    Week 8 Ethical Considerations in Sociology & Feminist Critiques
    Week 9 Writing your Application and Supporting Documentation
    Week 10 Sociological Occuptions and Futures
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    There are three pieces of assessment in SOCI 3017:

    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting %
    Concept proposal 2000 words Summative 25%
    Mid-term test Summative 25%
    Research Proposal Application 4000 words Summative 50%
    Assessment Detail
    There are three pieces of assessment in SOCI 3017:
    Concept proposal 2000 words (25%)
    Research Proposal Application 4000 words (50%)
    Exam (25%)
    Submission
    Most assignments will be completed/submitted electronicaly through MyUni. For essays, this also provides students with a chance to utilise Turnitin in helping them develop their referencing and writing skills. The group presentations will be undertaken in weekly seminars.
    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.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

  • 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.

    The course was first run in 2020 and did not meet the SELTs threshold.
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