ICT Research Methods unit (KIT401)

Introduction

This unit is designed to give ICT research students an appreciation of the significance of research and to provide students with research skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable them to conduct their own research in a rigorous manner. The unit encourages students to acquire a critical understanding of both qualitative and quantitative approaches in research and to explore the research process embodied in methodology. The unit includes the design of data collection tools and an introduction to quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques. Students will gain an understanding of the theory and practice of methods and approaches applicable to the conduct of ICT research. Students will build skills and capacity to design and communicate research proposals for ICT projects and to critically assess and evaluate alternative approaches to conducting research on ICT issues. Students will consider the ethical issues involved in planning, conducting and reporting research. Students will also be challenged to apply concepts and critically engage with issues as they relate to personal and professional research needs. Assessment items have been designed to relate to key aspects of the unit.

Summary

Unit name	ICT Research Methods
Unit code	KIT401
Credit points	25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Information and Communication Technology
Discipline	Information & Communication Technology
Coordinator	Doctor Wenli Yang
Delivered By
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Synthesise and critically evaluate peer reviewed literature relevant to a research topic through the preparation of a Literature review chapter
• Apply different research methodologies to conduct ethical ICT research.
• Design, implement, evaluate and communicate ICT research through the preparation of a Methodology chapter
• Critically assess and evaluate approaches to conducting research on ICT issues

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KIT714 AND KIT701

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-Campus enrolments in Hobart and Launceston: Lectures ("Seminars") (online): 2 hr/week  Tutorial (on computer lab): 2hr/week, from week 2. Self-study: 1hr/week (associated with weekly seminar).  For this unit, students are expected to attend all lectures and on-campus classes.
Assessment	Quiz (10%)|Qualitative Report (20%)|Quantitative Report (20%)|Literature Review and Methodology (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	N/A
Recommended	N/A

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