Overview
Introduces students to the research process, encompassing searching for, interpreting and analysing literature, ethical research, developing research questions, and sources and types of data.
The paper aims to help students develop an in-depth understanding of how to conduct a literature review and, from that, frame their research. By the end of this paper, students will be able to appreciate the importance of research, undertaking it in an ethically sensitive manner, and why/how it can help answer relevant questions.
About this paper
| Paper title | Research Skills and Methods 1 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Business Studies |
| EFTS | 0.0833 |
| Points | 10 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 1st Non standard period (14 July 2025 - 22 August 2025)
(On campus)
2nd Non standard period (21 July 2025 - 29 August 2025) (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $785.27 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Notes
- Any distance occurrences of this paper are only available to students enrolled in the MSusBus.
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper via Distance require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
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- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Book chapters and articles from leading academic management and research methods journals will comprise the compulsory readings for this course.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:
- Argue for the conceptualisation of research as an iterative process
- Critically assess the literature and, consequently, be able to conduct a literature review
- Identify, develop and defend research questions and/ or research hypotheses
- Understand and critique the diverse nature of ‘data’ and ‘literature’ and how to critically engage with it
- Recognise the importance of ethically sensitive research and evaluate research accordingly