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480-301 Library and Information Studies C14: Introduction To Research

Credit points: 8.3

Coordinator: To be advised.

Prerequisite: 33.3 points in Group 2 Library and Information Studies subjects.

Contact: A 1-hour lecture and a 2-hour seminar each week.

Timetable: First semester.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• understand the scope and nature of research in the field of library and information studies;
• understand the range and nature of research methodologies relevant to the field;
• demonstrate an ability to identify issues worthy of research and match them with methodologies appropriate for their investigation; and
• demonstrate an ability to critically analyse published research.

Content:

An overview of research methodologies including methods appropriate to the field. Basic research procedure; literature searching; the role of the literature review; identification of problems for research and relevant methodologies; generation of hypotheses. Critical analysis of published research will be used to extend understanding.

Assessment:

A literature search and review on a selected research topic (35 per cent); a detailed critical analysis of a published research project (35 per cent); preparation of a statement of specific research problem, with appropriate methodology (30 per cent). Total written requirement is up to 2,500 words. Students must perform satisfactorily in each area of assessment.

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 143)

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