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10402 (v.4) Planning Research Methods 491
Area: | Department of Urban and Regional Planning |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Workshop: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Selection of an area of study and an examination of the relevant literature. Setting up a suitable analytical framework and research methodology including field survey, questionnaires and computer analysis where relevant. Presentation of a research proposal in a seminar structure and written form. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have extended the consideration of the types of data available from statistical to non-statistical sources, and considered the appropriateness of qualitative research methods. Considered the problem ofdesign of a total research programme and of its implementation, and related this to a choice of a Planning Dissertation/Report topic. Found and evaluated information sources and produced a critical review of literature appropriate to the chosen Dissertation/Report topic. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Barbour, R. and Kitzinger, J. (1998), Doing Focus Group Research. London, Sage. Bell, J. (1999), Doing your Research Project. New York, Open University Press. Creswell, J. (1997), Qualitative Enquiry and Research Design. London, Sage. Denzin, N. and Lincoln, Y. (1998), Handbook of Qualitative Research. New York, Sage. Hart, C. (1998), Doing a Literature Review. London, Sage. Hay, I. (ed.) (2000), Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Kitchin, R. and Tate, N. (2000), Conducting Research in Human Geography. New York, Prentice Hall. Anderson, K. and Gale, F. (1992), Inventing Places: Studies in Cultural Geography. New York, Longman Cheshire. Eyles, J. (ed.) (1988), Research in Human Geography. London, Blackwell. Hopkins, J. (1990), 'West Edmonton Mall - Landscape of Myth and Elsewhereness'. Canadian Geographer 1990, Volume 1. (pp2-17). Fink, A. (1995), The Survey Kit. London, Sage. |
Unit Texts: | Nijkamp, P. and Riensa, S. (1996), 'Sustainable Transport in a Compact City', In Jenks, M., Burton, E. and Williams, K. (eds.) The Compact City - A Sustainable Urban Form? (pp190-199). London, Spon. Troy, P. (1996), 'Environmental Stress and Urban Policy', In Jenks, M., Burton, E. and Williams, K. (eds.) The Compact City - A Sustainable Urban Form? (pp200-211). London, Spon. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Contextual essay 40%, Critical Reading and Writing Exercise 20%, Final Proposal 15%, Outline Proposal using headings provided 5%, Research Design exercise 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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