Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into MTRE-Master of Tourism and Events
1a Admission into GDPTRE-Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Events
1b Admission into MTR-Master of Tourism
1c Admission into GDPTRTR-Graduate Diploma in Tourism
2 TOUR8114 - Tourism Research Methods
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c) and 2)
1a Admission into GDPTRE-Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Events
1b Admission into MTR-Master of Tourism
1c Admission into GDPTRTR-Graduate Diploma in Tourism
2 TOUR8114 - Tourism Research Methods
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c) and 2)
Corequisites
TOUR8210 - Ethics in Tourism Research
Topic description
This topic allows students to develop a Masters dissertation research proposal, both in a peer-based classroom setting, and through individual contact with a supervisor.
Students will identify a research paradigm and methodology, as well as developing a preliminary literature review. Research proposals will be reviewed, and approved as part of a Masters dissertation.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
- Allow students to develop an academic research proposal
- Further develop their understanding of research design
- Undertake a scholarly discussion concerning their own research area
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
- Construct a valid and reliable research proposal
- Develop a logical and coherent research design
- Analyse critically literature in their research area and link it to their own research
- Communicate their research design, both verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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