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Advanced Research Methods (PUBL90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject is an introduction to the qualitative and quantitative methods used in researching the cultural sector, with a focus on publishing and writing. The course will cover applied research design, and implementation, analysis and communication of results. Particular focus will be paid to the application of research to the writing of a Master’s minor thesis in publishing and communications.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Understand the importance of research in managing publishing, editing and book marketing
- Be equipped to compare and contrast commonly used techniques in research projects related to the book publishing industry, and the roles associated with it: including writing, editing, marketing, publicity and bookselling
- Be able to delineate the various stages of the research process and the planning required for each
- Have experience in research management approaches.
Generic skills
Upon successful completion of this subject, graduates should have improved the development of the following generic skills:
- Oral and written communication
- Collaborative learning
- Problem solving
- Team work
- Application of theory to practice
- Interpretation & analysis
- Critical thinking
- Synthesis of data and other information
- Evaluation of data and other information
- Accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT50001 | Research Principles and Practices | No longer available |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Quiz (LO1, LO2)
| Day 8 | 20% |
Research Assignment (LO1, LO2)
| During the examination period | 30% |
Research Proposal (LO2, LO3, LO4)
| During the examination period | 50% |
| 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
Not available in 2024
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Additional delivery details
Please note: This Minor Thesis requisite subject, Advanced Research Methods, is held twice a year three weeks prior to the start of semester. Students admitted into the 100-point program who intended to take the Minor Thesis option will need to consult with Stop 1 to be admitted into their course prior to the start of semester, in order to enrol in PUBL90024 Advanced Research Methods.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024