Building Dissertation 1

Assemble your understanding of research. Review evidence and apply reasoning. Outline structure and critical thinking for a proposal. Source and assess quantitative and qualitative data. Refer to case studies and interviews. Prepare for Dissertation 2.

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Duration

13 weeks

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Study method

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Prior study

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Study terms

26 Feb 2018
27 Aug 2018

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University ranking

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

evaluate the existing body of knowledge to identify a research topic
design a research strategy informed by the literature and an understanding of research methodology.

Topics covered

Topics
- Introduction to Research
- Critical Thinking
- Developing the Research Proposal
- Reviewing the Literature
- Electronic Database
- Referencing
- Research Reasoning and Design
- Quantitative: Data and Analysis
- Sampling and Questionnaire Surveys
- Qualitative: Data and Analysis
- Case Studies and Interviews
- Preparing for the Next Stage: Dissertation
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online Materials
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Others

This subject will need to be taken at least 2 study periods prior to undertaking CME409 Building Dissertation 2 which should be the final (or at least 1 of the final) subjects you undertake in this Degree.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

The research process, critical thinking in research, developing a research proposal, literature review, reasoning in research and quantitative and qualitative data collection.

*** In order to enrol in this subject, you must have been invited and accepted into the Honours Stream of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) degree. ***

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Assessments

Assignment 1 - Final Proposal (40%)
Assignment 2 - Literature review (40%)
Assignment 3 - Topic proposal (20%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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Related degrees

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)