Course overview
This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Research Skills and Master of Research programs providing an introduction to identifying and utilising information sources relevant for research; for those who have no significant prior learning of research methods and skills. It forms a foundation for further development of research skills through further coursework, and the conduct of supervised research. Students will learn how to locate, review and evaluate sources of information on prior research on a particular topic, to identify gaps in knowledge or understanding and to position a proposed research or creative work in the context of prior work.
- Planning your search
- Running your search
- Evaluating your search
Course learning outcomes
- Employ search queries and search techniques to locate literature for a research topic.
- Assess scholarly and non-scholarly information sources to determine their credibility and appropriateness for academic research
- Evaluate the effectiveness and scope of a search strategy to determine if it addresses a research topic.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 24938
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 55035
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
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