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Postgraduate USA-EENG5004-2021

Engineering Research Practice

Create a proposal for a research project drawing on the core elements of research program design. Discuss the range of research methods open to you. Make use of questionnaires, interviews and information databases. Investigate a key engineering issue.

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$2,420 $2,875

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 19 Jul 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

17

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

23

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. describe the key elements in the design of research programs
  2. appreciate the diversity of possible research methods and their purposes to enable a selection of a method for a particular project
  3. plan the data collection and research method for a small project
  4. apply skills in gathering and analysing information
  5. apply skills and knowledge of the methods for writing effectively for research degrees.
Topics covered
    • Research design
    • Qualitative and quantitative research methods
    • Sources of data and data collection procedures
    • Measurement strategies
    • Questionnaire design
    • Interviewing techniques
    • Content analysis
    • Literature surveys
    • Information databases
    • Statistical techniques
    • Evaluation and writing of research reports, papers and theses
    • Development of a research program
    • Writing research proposals
    • Philosophy of a broad range of research methods
    • Research methodology selection
    • Interaction of research methodology and type of knowledge developed through the project
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2021
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2021
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2021
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject aims to equip you with the fundamental concepts and practice of engineering research and enable you to develop a proposal for a small research project under supervision.

Assessments

  • Assignment 1 - 1000 words (15%)
  • Assignment 2 - 2000 words (45%)
  • Assignment 3 - 1500 words (40%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2021

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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