This unit (ASA6006) is designed to support students with practices of data collection in their community-based research; data analysis and report production. Further, this includes the opportunity to reflect on their field research experience. Students are required to participate in a number of key phases and activities, including ways of communicating findings, to produce and present a major research report on their project.

Unit details

Location:
Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
24
Unit code:
ASA6006

Prerequisites

ASA6005 - Community-Based Research (Part 1)

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Implement the skills and knowledge acquired in their international community development studies in a professional setting;  
  2. Analyse, report and communicate research findings;  
  3. Implement, analyse and report on a community development project in an organisational environment (either in a community-based, regional, governmental or international setting) with reference to achieving organisational strategic outcomes; and  
  4. Critically reflect on research experience.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Performance End-of-project evaluation from the agency supervisor. 20%
Presentation At Community Development Symposium 25%
Report Community-Based Research Report. 55%

Where to next?

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course.

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