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 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
This is the 2021 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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1Assignment20%
- Assignment 2Assignment20%
- Assignment 3Assignment20%
- Assignment 4Assignment30%
- Weekly communication assessmentsOther5%
- Weekly quizzesOther5%
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
- Studio activities36 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
In addition to the scheduled activities, you will be required to undertake 2 hours of preparation before each studio class and a minimum of 6 hours of independent study completing post-studio activities and assessments per week.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Students may be required to use Web browsers, text processing, spread sheets and slide presentation packages to complete their assignments, media production tools and statistical analysis software.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tom Bartindale
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 2021, FIT5143 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does FIT5143 have an exam?
No. FIT5143 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.