Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Analysis and Communication of Social Science Research
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
In 2024 this course is titled 'Engaged in Research'.
From 2025 this course will be titled 'Analysis and Communication of Social Science Research'.
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO2313 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
365H Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023 |
Course Coordinator: Elinor Assoulin
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 0449
Course Coordinator Email: elinor.assoulin@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 8. Floor 10. Room 14
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
This course assumes that you are currently enrolled in, or have completed HUSO2374 Honours Thesis Part A, have an Honours Supervisor, and are engaged in the formulation and progression of HUSO2375 Honours Thesis Part B.
Recommended Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed HUSO1222: Designing Social Science Research, HUSO2451: Social Science Research Methods for Honours and HUSO2374: Honours Thesis Part A before you commence this course.
Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.
Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
AND/OR
Recommended Concurrent Study
As a Full-time student you should undertake HUSO2375: Honours Thesis Part B at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.
If you are a Part-time student, you will be required to have your proposed program plan approved by the Program Manager.
Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.
Contact the Program Manager if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Course Description
Analysis and Communication of Social Science Research is a core course in BH131 Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) program. It assumes that you are currently analysing your data and 'writing-up' your thesis. The course is delivered in two parts. In the first part you will critically engage with analytical approaches used in the social sciences to advance your understanding of how to work with data. In the second part of the course you will explore mechanisms for effectively communicating research findings.
Your learning in this course will be facilitated through workshops where you will engage with your research community, which includes students and discipline relevant academics and/or professionals, to explore and apply the related content.
If you are enrolled in this course as a component of your Bachelor Honours Program, your overall mark will contribute to the calculation of the weighted average mark (WAM). See the WAM information web page for more information.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the following BH131 Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) program learning outcomes:
PLO3: Critically apply theoretical knowledge from social science disciplines to inform analyses in various and diverse contexts.
PLO5: Communicate and present research to relevant academic and non-academic (including professional) audiences across various disciplines and utilising multiple formats and strategies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
CLO1: Critically analyse social science data
CLO2: Apply social science analysis techniques relevant to your study
CLO3: Understand how to produce high-level and diverse accounts of your findings
CLO4: Locate your research in a broader field, through the dissemination of a research output
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in learning that involves lectorials, workshops, group and class discussion and individual research.
Delivery may be face-to-face, online or a mix of both.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your course coordinator, including books, journal articles and/or web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own research. Course specific resources can be accessed via Canvas.
There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services.
For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT student website.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning and you will be able to develop your work in relation to your own specific research area.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection of Analyses Used in the Social Sciences
Weighting: 50%
Addressing course learning outcomes: 1, 2
Assessment Task 2: Communicating Social Science Research Findings
Part A: Short Research Communication
Weighting: 30%
Part B: Research Presentation
Weighting: 20%
Addressing course learning outcomes: 3, 4
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.