POGO8135 Research Project (12 units)
| Offered By | Policy & Governance |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Policy and Governance |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009, First Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 12 units |
| Course Description | This course introduces students to original research. Students identify their own research questions and hypotheses, conduct research, and complete a professional and/or academic research paper. The completed papers are expected to make a contribution to important policy debates and/or to the academic literature. Well-written reports are recommended for publication in the Program's Discussion Paper series. |
| Learning Outcomes | On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have the knowledge to design and conduct original research. Students will also develop their writing and presentation skills. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment is based on the satisfactory completion of a 17 - 20,000 word research paper. Students must also make a presentation of findings at the end of semester. |
| Workload |
There are approximately 6-8 contact hours for academic skills workshop and presentations plus time spent with individual supervisors. Because this is a research project, students will spend most time working independently. The workload is potentially higher than for a normal 12-unit course. |
| Areas of Interest | Policy Studies |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
Distinction grade or better in POGO8196 |
| Requisite Statement | POGO8196 Research Methods (12 units) |
| Consent Required | Yes, in some circumstances |
| Technology Requirements | Internet access |
| Programs | Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy |
| Other Information |
Each student is allocated a supervisor for the duration of the project. Students are required to attend group discussion sessions and academic research skills workshops. |
| Academic Contact | Bruce Chapman |
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