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HIST8104 Effective and Ethical Research Design

HIST8104 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By School of History
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject History
Offered in First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course combines an individualised study program, set by the primary supervisor, and Research Integrity Training.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

- develop a research plan that maximises the efficiency and effectiveness  of their research strategy

- identify the ethical dimensions and considerations relevant to their research

Indicative Assessment

This course will be graded on a pass-fail basis.

Successful completion requires:

1) attendance at a Research Integrity Training workshop (30%)

2) submission of a preliminary Research Plan (2500 words), outlining the design of the research project, the location and accessibility of the sources, which will be assessed by the supervisory panel (70%)

Workload

Apart from attendance at a introductory seminar by the Associate Dean (RT) and a Research Integrity Training workshop students will work closely with their supervisors to develop their research strategy (10 hours per week).

Requisite Statement

Admission into a higher degree research program in history or cognate subjects.

Recommended Courses

Honours degree in history or equivalent.

Consent Required Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course.
Prescribed Texts

To be advised.

Technology Requirements

none

Programs Graduate Certificate of Music
Academic Contact carolyn.strange@anu.edu.au

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