Program Overview

INF701 Doctoral Research (Information Studies) PT (192)

Enrolment in this subject permits an opportunity for a PhD candidate, with the support of his/her supervisor(s), to evaluate and synthesise relevant literature, frame a research question that is soundly located in this literature, develop an appropriate framework and design to guide the conduct of an approved research project, plan and carry out this project, and demonstrate research and communication skills through presenting the outcomes of the research as a dissertation/thesis.

Availability

The subject is available in the following sessions:

• Session 1 (30): Online, Wagga Wagga Campus
• Session 2 (60): On Campus, Wagga Wagga Campus, Online, Wagga Wagga Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is SY/US.

Duration

The minimum duration for this subject is 6 years (12 sessions), and the maximum duration is 8 years (16 sessions).

School

The subject is offered by the School of Information Studies.

Enrolment Restrictions

This is a research subject, and enrolment restrictions will be determined by the Faculty and/or Course Coordinator.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of a specialist field of Information Studies research
• Conduct an extended literature review
• Demonstrate a capacity to assemble and argue research at an advanced level
• Discuss and defend premises
• Demonstrate advanced competence in methods of Information Studies research
• Disseminate the outcomes of the research undertaken

Syllabus

This subject will cover topics determined by the candidate in consultation with their supervisor/s, as it is a research subject.

Additional Information

The information contained in the university handbook was accurate at the date of publication: July 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.