Unit Code: MLS710

Unit Name: Introduction to Research Communication and Proposal Development

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide basic knowledge pertaining to developing research proposal and the processes involved in getting ethical approval. In this course, you will be able to discuss various primary research methods for collecting data. You will be able to define what primary research is and be able to choose the appropriate method for your proposal. You will be able to consider various sampling and survey methods and even the less used observational method. At the end of the course students will develop a research proposal. In addition to preparing a complete proposal for his or her research project, each student will be required to read assigned materials, and in reflections about readings, give status updates, conduct peer reviews. make presentations and participate actively in class discussions.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: • Apply important concepts related to using human subjects in scientific research. • Demonstrate knowledge of principles of scientific misconduct and plagiarism. • Use established Research Processes and identify and create the key components of a research proposal • Utilise knowledge of referencing software • Demonstrate the ability to conduct literature reviews • Demonstrate understanding of differences between qualitative and quantitative research • Demonstrate competent writing skills • Provide a scientific critique of other research proposals • Provide a completed research proposal

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the ALL BMLS Year 1- Year3 courses

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 1