Building Dissertation 1

• • Introduction to Research
  • Critical Thinking
  • Developing the Research Proposal
  • Reviewing the Literature
  • 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

    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online assignment submission
    • Standard Media
    • Web links

  • Online materials

    • Printable format materials
    • Resources and Links
    • Online Assessment

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

In this subject students will explore the research process applying critical thinking in research. Students will develop a research proposal and literature review, demonstrating reasoning in research. Students will apply relevant research methods In the management and analysis of research data.

*** 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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• Topic proposal (20%)
• Literature review (40%)
• Final Proposal (40%)