GPM707 Research Methods (32)
Abstract
This subject will provide students with a critical understanding of the theoretical approaches to applied social research so they can develop a research proposal that they will use for their doctoral dissertation (in the case of GPM711), or to help them write-up the analysis/exegesis for their portfolio (in the case of GPM710). |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Internal | Manly Campus | Distance | Manly Campus | Session 2 | Internal | Manly Campus | Distance | Manly Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: GPM707
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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Two sessions | HD/FL | Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security |
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Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of applied social research at honours or masters degree level.
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Enrolment restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the Doctor of Police Leadership or the Doctor of Policing and Security. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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move from identifying an investigative issue to formulating a researchable question;
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understand and compare different research processes and methodologies in order to enable you to conduct your own research;
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demonstrate your ability to plan a research project; and
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demonstrate your ability to carry-out independent research in the future.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
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- research methodologies
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- crafting research questions/hypotheses
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- conducting and writing a literature review
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- developing a research proposal
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- gaining Human Research Ethics Committee approval for a research proposal.
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a optional 2 day residential school.
Students will be offered the opportunity to attend a one-to-two day residential workshop on research methods which is conducted at the AGSP each year as an introduction topic.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.