Area: | Graduate School of Business |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): | 12768 (v.3) Organisational Research Methodology 756 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Provides a framework for thesis methodology. The focus will be on qualitative methodology, qualitative research methods, data collection, data analysis and technology to manage qualitative data. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Discussed and debated the Positvist/Interpretivist paradigms. Produced a methodology appropriate to a particular research problem. Discussed appropriate methods of collecting, analysing and presenting data. Prepared and conducted a piece of either desk or field research. Reflected upon the unit's progress through the use of an appropriate 'reflection' device. Prepared student for candidacy of doctoral studies. |
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: | Cresswell, J.W. (1998). Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. (second edition). London, Sage. Glaser, B.G. and Strauss, A.L. (1967). The discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research. New York, Aldine. Miles, M.B. and Huberman, A.M. (1994). An Expanded Sourcebook Qualitative Data Analysis. (second edition). London, Sage. Mores, J.M. (1994). Critical Issues in Qualitative Research Methods. London, Sage. Silverman, D. (1993). Interpreting Qualitative Data. London, Sage. Strauss, A.L. and Corbin, J. (1990). Basics of Qualitative Research Grounded Theory Procedures and Techniques. London, Sage. |
Unit Texts: | Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln, Y.S. (2000). Handbook of Qualitative Research. (second edition). London, Sage. Cassell, C. and Symon, G. (1994). Designing Qualitative Research. London, Routeledge. Taylor, S.J. and Bogdan, R. (1998). (third edition). Research Methods: A Guidebook and Resource. New York, John Wiley. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (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 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lingnan Uni HK | Trimester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Lingnan Uni HK | Trimester 3 | 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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