Postgraduate USA-EENG5004-2018

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.

Duration

14 weeks

Student rating

4.36

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

15 Jul 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

describe the key elements in the design of research programs
appreciate the diversity of possible research methods and their purposes to enable a selection of a method for a particular project
plan the data collection and research method for a small project
apply skills in gathering and analysing information
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
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Web links
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
- Online materials
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

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

Core

USA-LSM-MAS-2018
USA-LSM-GCE-2018

Elective

OUA-PSU-GCE-2018
UNE-PRO-GCE-2018

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 3 - 1500 words (40%)
Assignment 2 - 2000 words (45%)

Textbooks

Current study term (14 Jul 19 to 20 Oct 19)

Textbooks are not required.

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