Units
Advanced Qualitative Methods
Unit code: HLN711
Credit points: 12
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This unit offers you the opportunity to study, explore and understand a range of qualitative methods. The focus is on the development of rigorous qualitative research design and on planning and undertaking data collection, data analysis, interpretation and reporting of qualitative research. The aim is to advance student knowledge and skills in relation to the methods of qualitative research and to foster essential skills in collecting, coding, analysing and reporting qualitative research.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The Advanced Qualitative Methods unit builds on knowledge developed in HLN405. The focus is on the development of research skills to ensure credible and trustworthy qualitative research outcomes. The unit is designed to develop in-depth understanding of qualitative research methods and has a focus on justifying and undertaking data collection, data analysis and interpretation and reporting of qualitative research.
Aims
The aim is to advance student knowledge and skills in relation to the methods of qualitative research.
Objectives
Successful completion of this unit requires that you are able to:
- Develop essential skills related to a range of qualitative research methods (GC 1, 2, 4);
- Demonstrate essential skills in collecting, coding, analysing and reporting qualitative results (GC 1, 2, 4);
- Argue and demonstrate the relationship between qualitative methodology and method in research design (GC 1, 2, 4);
- Apply knowledge and skills of qualitative research method to a research project (GC 1, 3, 4, 5, 7); and
- Communicate in the language of specific methodologies (GC 1, 2, 3, 5, 6).
Key: QUT Graduate Capabilities
GC 1 Knowledge & Skills
GC 2 Critical & Creative Thinking
GC 3 Effective Communication
GC 4 Lifelong Learning
GC 5 Independence & Collaboration
GC 6 Social & Ethical Responsibility
GC 7 Self Reliance & Leadership
Content
The unit content is organised around the development of qualitative methods as they are applied in sampling, data collection and data analysis. The unit has a primarily applied focus which extends to the collection of different forms of research data and to the analysis of data. It is an ideal unit for those interested in furthering knowledge, skills and abilities related to qualitative research. In addition to the collection and analysis of data, students will be required to undertake a critical review of published research and the ways in which methods are explained and justified in that research. These combined activities will ensure that students develop advanced level skills in research evaluation, research design, data collection and analysis of qualitative data.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
The unit incorporates lectures, workshops, practical activities and student presentations:
Lectures: Lectures are designed to introduce students to principles underlying the range of qualitative research methods. Lectures are conducted in conjunction with workshops.
Workshops: Workshops will be a primary teaching strategy and the emphasis will be on practical activities. Workshops will review, discuss and apply concepts and principles to assist learning and research skill development.
Student presentations: Student presentations will also take the form of workshops whereby students practically demonstrate the processes of qualitative data collection and analysis.
On-line learning: There will be an online site that provides a central repository for all learning related materials for the unit, and access to other resources that will extend educational opportunities for students.
Assessment
In this unit there are three assessment items.NA
Assessment name:
Critical Review of Rearch Meth
Description:
Critical Review of Research Methods. Length: 2000 words.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3, 5.
Weight:
30%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 7
Assessment name:
Seminar Workshop
Description:
Seminar Workshop. Length: 40 minute presentation.
Relates to objectives:
1-5.
Weight:
30%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Throughout semester
Assessment name:
Research Data Analysis Report
Description:
Research Data Analysis Report. Length: 2500 words.
Relates to objectives:
1-5.
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 14
Academic Honesty
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A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Recommended Texts
Liamputtong, P. (2009) Qualitative research methods. Oxford University Press: South Melbourne.
OR
Liamputtong, P. & Ezzy, D. (2005) Qualitative research methods. Oxford University Press: Melbourne.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 05-Jul-2012
