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Foundations of Academic Research

Undergraduate | UNE-HASS100 | 2024

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Assessments
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16 June 2024
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
16 weeks
Start dates
26 Feb 2024,
24 June 2024

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Foundations of Academic Research

About this subject

  • Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate an understanding of the various academic research purposes, methods and techniques across a range of disciplines in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences;
    2. demonstrate an understanding of the rationale, value and ethics of academic research;
    3. analyse, compare and evaluate different types of research in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences;
    4. demonstrate the skills foundational to intellectual independence;
    5. act as informed and discerning participants within the community of scholars, and
    6. display well-developed communication skills.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
  • Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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