Subject description

What does it mean to be a 'researcher'? How does the researcher produce data, information and facts in a way that is trustworthy and persuasive? This subject takes students through key aspects of becoming a researcher and producing high‐quality, well informed and effective research. The subject investigates the different types … For more content click the Read More button below.

Equivalence

LHA 902 - The Researcher: People, Places, Methods
ASSH402 - The Researcher: People, Places, Methods
LHA 402 - The Researcher: People, Places, Methods
ARTS470 - Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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Contact Hours:2 hr seminar

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Identify research methods appropriate to research aims.
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Demonstrate an awareness of competing research methods.
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Demonstrate an awareness of the tools of critical thinking.
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Demonstrate an awareness of issues of ethics and research.
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Demonstrate an appreciation of, and respect for cultural diversity and social difference.
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Express clearly objectives and methods to be used in their own research.

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