Introduction to Research Methodology provides students with a comprehensive overview of a broad range of research paradigms and methodologies, with their ontological and epistemological underpinnings, as well as associated methods and techniques, in order to inform the design of methodologically sound research proposals and to develop their interdisciplinary methodological literacy as future researchers.
Unit details
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Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
UGR7001
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of a broad range of research paradigms and methodologies, including their ontological and epistemological foundations; | ||
| 2. | critically reflect on a range of research paradigms and methodologies, their relationship with disciplines and bodies of literature, and their relevance to specific research problems and research methods and techniques; | ||
| 3. | critically evaluate a range of scholarly studies that employ different research paradigms and methodologies; and | ||
| 4. | demonstrate advanced skills of written and spoken academic communication. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Critical review of methodologies from selected research papers (1000 words) | 20% |
| Presentation | Analysis and critique of a group of studies from a methodological perspective (1500 word equivalence) | 30% |
| Essay | Theoretical essay on comparative research paradigms and methodologies (3000-3500 words) | 50% |
Required reading
Reading material will be provided or specified in Unit Guides, with additional material provided through VU Collaborate.
Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches,
Creswell, John and Poth, Cheryl, (2016)
London: Sage publications.
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