Doing Social Research PG (11637.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Online real-time On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Arts And Communications | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
The methods will be taught in separate modules. The modules include survey research, interviewing and digital content analysis, or variations of those methods. Students will learn how to select the appropriate tool for a given project. This will give an opportunity to decipher the theoretical assumptions, strengths and weaknesses of the different methods.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Formulate and justify empirical research question(s);
2. Critically analyse and apply social research methods with an in-depth understanding of how social scientists generate our knowledge about the social world, and why we do it the ways we do;
3. Select and apply a variety of tools and approaches to assist in research;
4. Independently conduct both quantitative and qualitative research, using appropriate methods; and
5. Demonstrate a high-level awareness of the constraints on human ethics in research practice.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
11636 Social Research PGCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online real-time | Dr Jee Young Lee |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Jee Young Lee |
2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | Online real-time | Dr Jee Young Lee |
2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Jee Young Lee |
Required texts
Textbook & Resources. The unit is supported by a textbook and the Oxford University Press website.
Required textbook: Clark, et al. (2021). Bryman's social research methods. (previous editions acceptable). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit, as well as Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
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General principles:
Permitted uses for this assessment:
Specific not permitted uses:
Acknowledgement of GenAI tool use Acknowledgement should be in addition to appropriate referencing using the referencing standard for that unit. We expect students to acknowledge their use of GenAI where it is permitted in an assessment using the format below. Format "I declare and acknowledge the use of the following Generative Artificial Intelligence program in creating this academic work
I confirm that I have not used the Generative Artificial Intelligence service in creating this work for any Purpose other than what I have declared and acknowledged above. I understand that providing false or misleading information in this declaration and acknowledgement may constitute a breach of the Student Conduct Rules." Examples of Purpose I acknowledge the use of Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft Copilot copilot.microsoft.com) to summarise my initial notes and to proofread my final draft. I acknowledge the use for Code Llama for debugging my code. Referencing and citation Students are expected to reference their use of GenAI as they would another source as advised by the referencing guides recommended in their unit. Referencing guides can be found on the Library's web pages. |
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
None
Inclusion and engagement
None
Participation requirements
None.
Required IT skills
Academic database search and use of reference software, Word, Excel
Academic statistical software (such as SPSS) may be required.
In-unit costs
There are no additional costs for this unit other than the textbook. Access to the Oxford University Press website is free and you do not have to purchase the textbook to use this service.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
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