Applied Political Research
Overview
ThIs unit provides outstanding students with first-hand experience of operating in the Australian political environment.
Requisites
27-October-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Carrying out independent research
- Evaluating evidence on topical issues impartially
- Policy analysis
- Managing a research project and meeting strict deadlines
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 10.50 | 12 weeks | 126 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Reflective Essay | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4 |
Content
Before the internship commences, students will undertake a one-day orientation program in which they are required to undertake a preliminary analysis of the research question and prepare a provisional working plan for carrying out their research project. During the course of the internship, students will work under the supervision of a Swinburne Politics staff member and a senior officer of the host organisation in preparing a research report of 5,000 words.
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.