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Social Research Design and Evaluation (SOCI90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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This subject examines various social research design and evaluation approaches to the study of social interaction. Students will critically examine the utility of, and theoretical underpinnings behind advanced methods of collecting, analysing and writing up social research. The subject will also analyse the relationship between policy evaluation and social research, notably in the context of debates around evidence based policy.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the processes of social research, including the ethical dimensions of conducting research
- Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of common methodological approaches (quantitative and qualitative) and how they may be combined in research designs
- Demonstrate an understanding of different approaches to policy and program evaluation.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Be able to apply research skills and critical methods to a field of inquiry
- Be able to develop persuasive arguments on a given topic
- Be able to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: 706AA Master of Social Policy, MC-EMPA Executive Master of Public Administration, 344AB Master of Public Policy and Management
OR
Head of Program approval is required for enrolment by Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Sociology at Undergraduate level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A research report
| From Week 3 to Week 4 | 45% |
A research proposal
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- July
Coordinator Lutfun Nahar Lata Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 contact hours: A 4-hour seminar per week from the teaching start date for six weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 30 August 2024 Last self-enrol date 30 July 2024 Census date 9 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 30 August 2024 Assessment period ends 28 September 2024 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
This is a compulsory subject in the Master of Social Policy.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
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This is a compulsory subject in the Master of Social Policy.
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Last updated: 31 January 2024