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Social Science and Policy Project - SLSP3002
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://slsp.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: SLSP2002, SLSP3000, SLSP3001
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Students undertake a major social science research project in one of several policy areas. The project involves bringing together the research and analytical skills necessary for policy-related work and will involve students in all phases of the project. This includes preparation of a literature review and a research proposal, the conduct of research, and the writing of a report embodying the results of the research.

Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to plan, conduct and manage an applied research project
  • Enhancement of skills developed in SLSP3001 and other social science core courses in writing research proposals, collecting and analysing social research data and writing applied research reports
  • Development of skills in teamwork and in interpreting and communicating research findings
  • Improved skills in the presentation of research findings to a group.

Assessment

  • Research Proposal - 35%
  • Presentation of report - 15%
  • Report - 50%

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