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Unit of study_

BACH5255: Qualitative Research Methods

Semester 2 Early, 2020 [Online] - Cumberland, Sydney

Overview

This unit focuses on qualitative research methodologies, including the disciplinary traditions that contribute to qualitative methodologies and the construction of knowledge using qualitative methods. The implications of methodology for research design will be examined, as will approaches to data collection and analysis. Activities to build skills in research design, data collection and data analysis will be included. Students will work on a research project of their choice throughout the semester.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	BACH5255
Academic unit	Participation Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Justin McNab, justin.mcnab@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Justin McNab, justin.mcnab@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assignment 2 Draft research proposal	60%	STUVAC Due date: 15 Nov 2020 at 23:59	4000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment 1 essay based on contributions to discussion board about research methodology	40%	Week 09 Due date: 11 Oct 2020 at 23:59	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Assignment 1 – essay based on contributions to discussion board about research methodology

Assignment 2 – draft research proposal

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Unless an application for special consideration or special arrangement has been approved, students must submit all assessment for a unit of study on the due date specified in the unit of study outline. If the assessment is completed or submitted within an approved period of extension by way of an approved special consideration application, academic plan adjustment or informal simple extension (approved in writing), no academic penalty will be applied to that piece of assessment. If an assessment is submitted after the due date (or extended due date as described above), the late submission of assessment will result in an academic penalty as follows: Written work submitted electronically after 11.59 pm on the due date will be considered to have been submitted late. For every calendar day up to and including ten calendar days after the due date, a penalty of 5% of the maximum awardable marks will be applied to late work. For work submitted more than ten calendar days after the due date a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

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Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to the unit	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 02	Methodology and method in qualitative research	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 03	Overview of methodologies in qualitative research	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 04	Overview of methodologies in qualitative research	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 05	The qualitative researcher	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 06	Unobtrusive qualitative research	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 07	Interviews and focus groups	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 08	Content, discourse and visual methods	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 09	Analysing qualitative data	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 10	Analysing qualitative data	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 11	Mixed methods	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 12	Participatory research	Individual study (2 hr)
Week 13	Writing your research proposal chapter	Individual study (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance requirements: As this unit will be presented in distance education mode, all learning materials for this unit of study are available on the eLearning site. Online activities including listening to and watching materials provided and discussing these materials and unit readings on the discussion board. You are expected to undertake the activities as listed on the eLearning site. The site contains administrative information (for example, the detailed unit outline, announcement, assessment information, and assessment results), learning materials (lecture materials, readings, and links to relevant websites), and communication facilities (discussion board).

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. understand the principles of qualitative research design and implementation
LO2. critically reflect on qualitative approaches to health research and the varying methods used
LO3. communicate your knowledge about qualitative research through discussion with your peers and in written form
LO4. apply your knowledge of qualitative methodology and method to project design.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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Updates to lecture content

Additional information

Student Administration Manual on the Faculty of Health Sciences

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

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Graduate qualities

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