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Research Methods in Geography (GEOG90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | February |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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
Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- identify and critically evaluate the principles underlying quantitative and qualitative research methods used in geography
- articulate and explain select methods of contemporary geography
- effectively apply select quantitative and qualitative methods related to geography, appropriate to the area encompassed by the student's thesis topic
- compose and communicate an appropriate geographical research question
- conceive, design, and communicate a research proposal
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
On-line quiz based on pre-reading of text
| Due before the first class; | 10% |
Quantitative Case Assignment, due last day of teaching
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Data analysis report
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 30% |
Research design proposal
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- February
Coordinator Elizabeth Straughan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 29 January 2024 Pre teaching requirements Two week prior to the subject commencing pre-reading will be required. Teaching period 12 February 2024 to 23 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 31 January 2024 Census date 16 February 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 March 2024 Assessment period ends 1 April 2024 February contact information
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Additional delivery details
Students are to read the prescribed pre-readings and complete the pre-teaching on-line quiz.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Geography Informal specialisation Environmental Geography - 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