FIT5143 IT research methods
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5143 IT research methods is a level 5, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, Malaysia and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Malaysia, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT5143
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT5143
1 unit list FIT5143 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Only students in PhD and MPhil research programs are eligible to enrol into this unit.
Prohibition: FIT4005, FIT5125, FIT5185, FIT5190
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The aim of the unit is to prepare Master of Philosophy students in the Faculty of IT to conduct research across the range of IT sub-disciplines. It provides broad coverage of the issues, concepts, methods, and techniques associated with Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems and Information Management research. It introduces students to major research paradigms, the principles of research design, research ethics, and research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis appropriate to IT research generally and to their sub-discipline specifically. It covers oral, written, online and video research communication skills. Skills developed and knowledge acquired from this unit will prepare students to conduct and communicate their own research, as well as to be knowledgeable and critical interpreters of research more generally.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | Evening |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | Evening |
Assessment
- In-semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Review and critique research literature (from a wide range of sources), research designs and research findings in a sub-discipline of IT;
- 2
Communicate research findings orally and in writing, online and using video, in research and industry settings;
- 3
Explain the ethical and professional issues that may arise in IT research and demonstrate them in practice;
- 4
Identify and explain major research philosophies and paradigms;
- 5
Evaluate, select and justify research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis appropriate to particular research designs and projects in sub-disciplines of IT;
- 6
Analyse and describe the technical, professional and socio-economic contexts that motivate research, and the implications of research outcomes;
- 7
Design and carry out a rigorous and ethical research project and produce a report explaining the project, its design and interpretation of the results;
- 8
Apply research skills to operate effectively as a member of a research project team.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Patrick Olivier
- Dr Tom Bartindale
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tan Chee Keong
- Associate Professor Ting Chee Ming
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5143?
FIT5143 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT5143?
FIT5143 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT6021.
When is FIT5143 offered?
In 2020, FIT5143 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, Malaysia and Clayton.
How much work is FIT5143?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5143 have an exam?
No. FIT5143 has 1 assessment task and no exam.