Courses & Units
Conducting Research on Complex Problems HSP604
Introduction
In dynamic, high pressure work environments, public sector managers and leaders are now expected to have specialised skills with strategising to overcome complex, and at times intractable, problems. Students undertaking HSP604 will operationalise the complex problem project proposed in HSP603 and write strategic research papers to communicate the outcomes to real world stakeholders. They will deepen their knowledge, and develop and apply skills, in three areas:
1. How to schedule/plan a research project (including ethics if relevant);
2. How to collect and analyse data specific to their project; and 3. How to write up and disseminate research outcomes using research seminars and briefing papers. Students will continue to work with the research supervision team they developed in HSP603.
Summary
| Unit name | Conducting Research on Complex Problems |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HSP604 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Angela Dwyer |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | Domestic | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse collaborative engagement with your research supervision team
- Design and execute a research project for addressing a complex problem
- Synthesise research findings to demonstrate the project’s contribution to knowledge
- Communicate research outcomes clearly in written and oral formats at a level commensurate with a research leader
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090399 | $1,892.00 | $888.00 | not applicable | $2,213.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
HSP603Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshop, Six two hour online/face to face workshops. Students will engage in six two hour online workshops. These will be presented by subject matter experts. Tutorial, 3 x 50 minutes per semester. Students will engage in a 50 minute online tutorial using Microsoft Teams. This tutorial will be focused on workshopping 4 July 2019 v1.0 each of the assignments to support academic literacy skill development. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Critical reflection on collaboration (20%)|Five-minute project presentation (30%)|Briefing note and internal communication abstract (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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