Courses & Units
Professional Research Methods KGA703
Introduction
This unit focuses on learning research methods to solve real problems. You will come to understand how to design research, define an argument in response to the problems, use scholarly databases, consider ethical issues in data collection, generate field data, analyse and present these data, interpret results, and reflect on all these processes and their application to, for example, policy and professional contexts. The unit is a professional pathway in Masters programs in geography, planning, and spatial sciences.
Summary
| Unit name | Professional Research Methods |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGA703 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Professor Elaine Stratford |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | 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
- model professional conduct by engaging in mixed methods research design and reporting
- collect, query, and produce spatial information to answer research questions and show how answers may inform policy and professional contexts
- collect and analyse environmental data to answer research questions and communicate those in ways suitable for the public
- collect and analyse social data to answer research questions and show how answers may inform policy and professional contexts
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050900 | $2,075.00 | $2,075.00 | not applicable | $5,844.00 |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Each week, students must complete a small amount of targeted pre-reading and must attend workshops in Zoom. Students must also do work to progress all assessments in a sequenced way, and that sequence will be described to them in Week 1 and again each week. In week 9, students based in Hobart and environs will attend a 6-hour field trip to Mount Nelson. Those remote from Hobart or offshore will have access to a virtual field trip. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Benchmark exercises (25%)|Social methods report (25%)|Environmental methods fact sheet (25%)|Spatial methods report (25%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Please consult the KGA703 reading list in the Library. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Please consult the KGA703 reading list in the Library. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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