Research Methods in Geography (GEOG90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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The subject provides a conceptual and practical overview of the diverse research methods used in geography. It is designed to help commencing Master of Geography students (or equivalent) prepare for their research projects, and is taught in intensive mode in February. Topics covered include the scope of geographical research, the socio-political context of research, research design, sampling design and data collection, data analysis and presentation, project feasibility and management, ethics, oral and written presentation skills. Practical skills will include a range of quantitative and qualitative methods used by geographers.
Intended learning outcomes
- Knowledge of the range of research methods used in geography
- Ability to design and articulate a geographical research question in a research proposal
- Ability to choose appropriate method/s to answer a research question
- Practical skills in quantitative and qualitative methods
Generic skills
This subject will significantly help students develop skills in the areas of problem solving, research philosophies and design, data analysis, written and oral communication, group work, human ethics, and project management.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- On-line quiz based on pre-reading of text (1 hour), due beofre first class (25%)
- Spatial analysis report 1000 words, due last day of teaching (25%)
- Statistical analysis report 1500 words, due two weeks after the teaching period (25%)
- Data collection design and analysis 1500 words due four weeks after teaching period (25%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Catherine Phillips Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 (Introductory day of 6 hours, then 5 hours per day over six days, spread over three weeks in February) Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 14 January 2018 Teaching period 12 February 2018 to 24 February 2018 Last self-enrol date 19 January 2018 Census date 16 February 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 March 2018 Assessment period ends 31 March 2018 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Students are to read the prescribed text and complete the pre-teaching on-line quiz.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Clifford, N., Cope, M., Gillespie, T., French, S. (eds) 2016 Key Methods in Geography. 3rd edition. Sage
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Geography Informal specialisation Environmental Geography Informal specialisation Geography Major Honours Program - Geography
Last updated: 3 November 2022