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Developing Research Skills and Methods
Undergraduate | MUR-BAR200 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
View information for 2019 course intakeExtend your scholarly skill set and learn to select the right research methodology for each task. Delve into ethical issues that arise during research. Learn about academic writing conventions. Study your process and rework areas that can be improved.
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- Assessments
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- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
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Developing Research Skills and Methods
About this subject
On successful completion of the subject you should be able to:
- demonstrate a sound grasp of the concepts of validity and sources in research
- apply principles of interpretation to the analysis of arguments
- identify an appropriate research method for your research
- apply the research conventions of your discipline
- articulate a cogent and coherent written argument
- present an argument utilising conventions of oral and visual communication
- apply self-reflective, critical judgment to your own work
- comprehend and apply accepted ethical principles in your research.
- Production
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
Choosing the right research method can be bewildering.
How do we know which methodology is appropriate and whether the combination of research methods is suitable for the theoretical perspective we will employ?
Through the exploration of a set of common themes or topics, this subject will expose you to core research methods employed across disciplines in the Bachelor of Arts.
BAR200 Developing Research Skills and Methods builds on the academic skills developed in BAR100 Academic Learning Skills.
- Research Assignment (55%)
- Multiple Choice (15%)
- Tutorial Exercises (30%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of
- MUR-BAR100-Academic Learning Skills
MUR-ISU110 (Not currently available)
MUR-ISU103 (Not currently available)
MUR-ISU111 (Not currently available)
Others
Students undertaking this subject as part of their Murdoch Degree requirements must have completed 18 credit points (6 OUA subjects) at Level 1 before enrolling in the subject.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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