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Communicating Social Science Research (POLS40023)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This is an Honours workshop focused upon developing the written and verbal communication skills of students enrolled in a research thesis in the School of Social and Political Sciences. It will be undertaken as as a semi-intensive series of seminar discussion and applied workshops in which students are required to communicate their research projects, its significance and findings to academic and non-academic audiences. The assessment will include a mix of verbal and written work.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject students should:

  • Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the social science research process through critically evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of key approaches to social science research
  • Access and appreciate national and international debates in politics and international studies, and social science more broadly
  • Act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars, as citizens and in the work force
  • Be able to communicate research significance coherently, concisely and effectively verbally and in writing across a range of audiences
  • Qualify for employment in a wide range of occupations, by developing advanced communication and editing skills.

Last updated: 13 August 2024