Course overview
This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Research Skills and Master of Research programs providing an introduction to the fundamentals of research for those who have no significant prior learning of research methods and skills. It forms a foundation from which further development of research skills can be undertaken through further coursework, and through the conduct of supervised research. Students will learn about the nature of research, how research is undertaken in different fields/disciplines, the role of social context for research, fundamentals of research methods, different ways of knowing and understanding, including Indigenous, creative and non-traditional knowledges.
- Introduction
- Methods and Investigation
- Verification and Validation
- Understanding Your Impact
Course learning outcomes
- Explain how the application of the research process achieves reliable and accurate research outcomes.
- Analyse and describe commonly used research approaches, methods, and tools.
- Critically evaluate and select an appropriate research method for a given research question and discipline. .