ALX705 - Fundamentals of Research
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have successfully completed at least 4 credit points, including 2 credit points of their MA specialisation, before enrolling in this unit |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2-hour on-campus seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week (livestreamed, recordings provided) |
| Note: | This unit will be revised from 2026 and will be worth 2 credit points. |
Content
This unit introduces students to the research methods, approaches and skills that will assist them in the conduct of the research for, and production of, their Masters research project. It focuses on defining research and tackling issues concerned with the practice of research. It is a unit designed to complement the students’ individual research projects and includes sessions on locating print and non-print sources, journalising and recording research and ethical issues in arts research. This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop and effectively structure their research project by considering paradigm shifts that result from research and providing collaborative and cross/arts interdisciplinary possibilities. Students will review others’ research and participate in sharing and publicising research.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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