This course comprises a supervised research project supported and complemented by class and supervisory discussions. It is designed for high performing students who have completed Research Methods (POGO8096 or POGO8196) and wish to undertake original research in a selected area of policy and governance. Students will identify their own research topic in discussion with the course convenor, and thereafter frame appropriate research questions and hypotheses or propositions, adopt appropriate research methodology, develop an analytical framework, conduct necessary detailed research, and write an academic research paper -- with supervision being provided by a member of staff. The completed paper is expected to make a contribution to relevant policy and governance debates, while also adding to the academic literature on policy and governance.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Design, develop and complete a relevant and feasible research project relating to significant concepts, theories or issues in policy and governance.
- Demonstrate ability to integrate relevant theory and practice through the development of appropriate analytical frameworks to guide and inform empirical studies related to policy and governance.
- Understand the key elements and practices of policy research by completing an independent research project.
- Build capability to design and conduct policy research which can inform evidence-based policy development, implementation, advice or evaluation to address contemporary public policy challenges.
- Effectively communicate research findings for scholarly and policy audiences.
Other Information
Each student is required to identify and secure a supervisor for the duration of the project. Qualified students interested to enrol in the course will be provided with advice on how to secure a supervisor. Department consent is required to enrol. Please contact Crawford.degrees@anu.edu.au if you are interested.
Indicative Assessment
- Research Project Description (5) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Project Pitch (5) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Project Management Plan (5) [LO 1,4]
- Research Project Reflection (5) [LO 3]
- Research Paper (6,000 words) (80) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
There are approximately 30 contact hours for class sessions, with additional time spent with individual supervisors. As this is a research project, students will spend most time working independently. The workload is potentially higher than for a normal 6 unit course. Students are required to attend workshops on a weekly basis throughout the semester.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Crawford School of Public Policy to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
A variety of texts and resources to support students’ development of research skills will be available in the course Wattle site.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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