Area: | School of Information Systems |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | The research process, range of alternative research methodologies, description and analysis of research methodologies appropriate to the conduct of research in various aspects of Information Systems. Inquiry into emerging issues in Information Systems, IS research frameworks, the appropriate use of statistical data analysis in Information Systems research projects, qualitative and quantitative research in Information Systems, the content of Information Systems research proposals. The use of research software tools. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Identify the key research topics in the IS discipline. Argue the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of IS research methods. Undertake a literature review with appropriate referencing. Understand the philosophical foundations of knowledge. Prepare a research proposal for a dissertation or a project. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Neuman, W.L., (2003), Social Research Methods - Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 5th ed., Massachusetts, Allyn and Bacon. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Major assignment (research proposal) 40%. Minor assignment (presentation papers) 20%. Literature review 10%. Final Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 20300 Information Systems (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Infrmtcs Open Ins HK | Quarter 1 | 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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