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CMM4122 Introduction to Research
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit introduces students to academic research in a variety of areas within communication and arts. Students will learn about conceptual frameworks, methodologies, and research techniques. These can cover quantitative, qualitative, design-based and performative research. Central to this unit is the enhancement of a student’s ability to select a suitable research topic for a dissertation, and develop and implement a research plan.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SPAABNAdvertising Area of Specialisation
SPAACIAdvertising Area of Specialisation
SPAACAAdvertising Area of Specialisation
SPAAHRAdvertising Area of Specialisation
SPAAHMCreative Services Area of Specialisation
SPAAICCreative Services Area of Specialisation
SPAAHOCreative Services Area of Specialisation
SPAAIUCreative Services Area of Specialisation
SPAALIEvents and Communications Area of Specialisation
SPAALXEvents and Communications Area of Specialisation
SPAALYEvents and Communications Area of Specialisation
SPAAMIEvents and Communications Area of Specialisation
SPAAHSFilm and Video Area of Specialisation
SPAACCInteractive Media Development Area of Specialisation
SPAAHTInteractive Media Development Area of Specialisation
SPAACDJournalism Area of Specialisation
SPAAHUJournalism Area of Specialisation
SPAAMJManagement and Public Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAAMMManagement and Public Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAAMKManagement and Public Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAAMLManagement and Public Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAACLMass Communication Area of Specialisation
SPAACEMass Communication Area of Specialisation
SPAAHVMass Communication Area of Specialisation
SPAACFMedia and Cultural Studies Area of Specialisation
SPAAHWMedia and Cultural Studies Area of Specialisation
SPAACGPhotomedia Area of Specialisation
SPAAHXPhotomedia Area of Specialisation
SPAABSPublic Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAACNPublic Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAACHPublic Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAAHYPublic Relations Area of Specialisation
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011