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POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course examines key issues and assumptions in social research. It covers areas such as: formulating social research questions; operationalisation of concepts; validity; theory testing and theory construction; and strategies of analysis of social research.
Synoptic Essay, 1000 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Critical Analysis of Research, 2 x 750 words (15% each for a total of 30%)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Research Essay, 2000 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Tutorial Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2 hours of lectures and a 1 hour of tutorials per week for 12 weeks (a total of 3 hours contact per teaching week). Students are expected to commit a further 94 hours of independent study over the semester (total 130 hours).
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