Building Dissertation 1

• • Introduction to the unit and overview
  • Contemporary industry issues
  • Critical thinking in research
  • Developing a research proposal
  • Literature review
  • EndNote Library
  • Research reasoning and design
  • Quantitative vs qualitative; mixed-method approach
  • Quantitative research approach and analysis
  • Qualitative research approach and analysis
  • Case Study and Interviews
  • Preparing for the Dissertation Stage

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.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Audio video equipment required
• Software requirements - Software purchase required
• Other requirements - Access to the internet. Admission to degree required.

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%)

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