Foundations of Social Science Research

Unit code: ASX1003 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
N/A
Overview
Enquire

Overview

This unit introduces students to the concepts, processes and practices of social science research. Theoretical content will build understanding of key concepts and terms in social research, and practical engagement in workshops supports the development of skills and understanding in social research processes and practices. Workshop activities in academic reading, writing and research skills will prepare students for assessments in this and other units, and assessment tasks have been designed to progressively develop and test growing skills, knowledge and comprehension.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Inspect social research processes, and the kinds of knowledge gained through social research;
  2. Evaluate the basic principles and practices associated with the practical use of qualitative and quantitative research methods;
  3. Apply key foundational research terms and concepts; and
  4. Evaluate and synthesise relevant literature and present this evaluation in a scholarly literature review.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Bibliographic exercise (1000 words)
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 25%
Class Test (1 hour; closed book)
Assessment type: Literature Review
|
Grade: 45%
Review, evaluation and synthesis of journal articles (1200 words)

Required reading

Psychology research methods
Burton, L., & Goodwin, C. J., & Goodwin, K.A., & Jose, P.(2018)| Milton, QLD: John Wiley and Sons Australia, Ltd.

Search for units, majors & minors