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Centre for the Public Awareness of Science · ANU College of Systems and Society
Please note consent to enrol is required. Check that the correct class number is chosen for delivery mode (in-person, online) when enrolling. This course will provide students with an introduction to transdisciplinary research methods as they relate to the fields of science communication and engagement. This will include, qualitative and mixed methods approaches to data collection and analysis as well as methods of data presentation and co-design. The course has been structured to provide students with an in-depth theoretical understanding of each research method, in order to gain experience in designing research projects in the fields of science communication and engagement. The course will also introduce students to the critical ethical considerations associated with undertaking scientific research. The course is particularly suitable for students in the Master of Science Communication program (MSCOM); it may also be suitable for postgraduates in other disciplines who would benefit from the overview of science communication research methods. This course is co-taught with undergraduate students but assessed separately.
Oral quiz 1
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Written critical appraisal of a science communication article, as well as a comparative evaluation of the article’s appraisal generated by ChatGPT.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Research proposal approx. 4000 words.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Completion of a human ethics application in relation to the research project proposal, Approx. 1500 words.
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5
Oral quiz 2
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of two hours of lecture and two tutorial hours per week throughout the semester. - Approximately 82 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures and other assessment tasks, independent student research, reading and writings.
There are no prescribed texts for this course, however, for students seeking relevant material to support their learning the following text is suggested: Bryman A (2012) Social Research Methods. Oxford University Press, Oxford.