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<p>This unit provides a comprehensive overview of research design and methodologies, equipping honours students with the essential knowledge and skills to undertake rigorous research and/or creative works and innovation aligned to discipline expectations. It begins by exploring foundational theories of knowledge and research philosophies, helping students understand how different perspectives shape the generation of knowledge and creative outputs. The curriculum is focused on a range of research theories, their practical applications and methodologies. It encourages critical analysis through the lens of contemporary theoretical frameworks relevant to each discipline.</p><p>Students engage with a diverse array of methodological approaches, including both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Qualitative methods are discussed in depth, with emphasis on data collection, analysis, and the importance of validation in research outcomes. Quantitative techniques are also introduced, ensuring students gain familiarity with statistical tools and interpretation. Research methods aligned to creative outputs are discussed in relation to discipline expectations.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify"><strong >Developing discipline specific foundational research theories and advanced methodologies</strong></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Knowledge of research methodologies, paradigms and how philosophical perspectives influence scientific and non-scientific research.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The role of varied research philosophies, knowledge generation and epistemological positions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The importance and use of qualitative methods, including data collection, analysis, and validation</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The value of quantitative techniques, including data collection, analysis, statistical tools utilisation and data interpretation</li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong >Developing discipline specific key research methodologies </strong></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The role of critical thinking that underpins research question development, advanced research methodologies, objectives, and significance based on a preliminary literature review</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The relevance of methodological types and theoretical frameworks relevant to various research disciplines (experimental, analytical, qualitative, or quantitative).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Project feasibility, ethical compliance, and alignment with disciplinary/sector/community expectations and/or standards</li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong >Intellectual Property and Critical Analysis: </strong></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The value of intellectual property compliance and associated challenges within the context of research design, methodology projects and creation of new knowledge</li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit provides a comprehensive overview of research design and methodologies, equipping honours students with the essential knowledge and skills to undertake rigorous research and/or creative works and innovation aligned to discipline expectations. It begins by exploring foundational theories of knowledge and research philosophies, helping students understand how different perspectives shape the generation of knowledge and creative outputs. The curriculum is focused on a range of research theories, their practical applications and methodologies. It encourages critical analysis through the lens of contemporary theoretical frameworks relevant to each discipline.</p><p>Students engage with a diverse array of methodological approaches, including both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Qualitative methods are discussed in depth, with emphasis on data collection, analysis, and the importance of validation in research outcomes. Quantitative techniques are also introduced, ensuring students gain familiarity with statistical tools and interpretation. Research methods aligned to creative outputs are discussed in relation to discipline expectations.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify"><strong >Developing discipline specific foundational research theories and advanced methodologies</strong></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Knowledge of research methodologies, paradigms and how philosophical perspectives influence scientific and non-scientific research.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The role of varied research philosophies, knowledge generation and epistemological positions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The importance and use of qualitative methods, including data collection, analysis, and validation</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The value of quantitative techniques, including data collection, analysis, statistical tools utilisation and data interpretation</li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong >Developing discipline specific key research methodologies </strong></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The role of critical thinking that underpins research question development, advanced research methodologies, objectives, and significance based on a preliminary literature review</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The relevance of methodological types and theoretical frameworks relevant to various research disciplines (experimental, analytical, qualitative, or quantitative).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Project feasibility, ethical compliance, and alignment with disciplinary/sector/community expectations and/or standards</li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong >Intellectual Property and Critical Analysis: </strong></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The value of intellectual property compliance and associated challenges within the context of research design, methodology projects and creation of new knowledge</li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p>
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Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
099900 - Other Society and Culture
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/arhon4102">View unit fees</a>
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None
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<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAHRS4034" target="_blank">BAHRS4034</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUHON4005" target="_blank">BUHON4005</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCHON4001" target="_blank">SCHON4001</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUHON4004" target="_blank">BUHON4004</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SCHON4102" target="_blank">SCHON4102</a> OR must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEHON4102" target="_blank">HEHON4102</a></p>
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Demonstrate advanced understanding of foundational theories and research philosophies that underpin qualitative and quantitative research methodologies/creative works by critically articulating paradigms, including epistemological, hermeneutic, and global perspectives, and evaluating their influence on the design and conduct of research.</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Apply advanced knowledge of research methodologies process stages by formulating research questions, designing proposals, and justifying methodological choices, informed by relevant theoretical frameworks.</p>
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<p>Critically evaluate and utilise qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies through the design of a research project</p>
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Design and justify a robust research proposal and/or creative outputs that clearly articulate research questions, objectives, significance, theoretical framework, methodology, expected outcomes, and ethical considerations, in alignment with disciplinary and professional standards.</p>
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<p>Methodology critical thinking comparison</p>
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<p>5-20%</p>
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<p>Creating methodology/creative outputs pitch focused learner centered project</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
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<p>Advance Methodology Report focused on learner centered project</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>60-70%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
099900 - Other Society and Culture
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/arhon4102">View unit fees</a>
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