Research frameworks in geography. Topic definition, theory and methodology. Practicalities of data collection and field work. Data analysis and interpretation. Reporting research findings. Applications of geographic research. Research ethics. The course provides students with experience in designing and undertaking a field-based geographic research project. The course normally involves a residential field school of approximately five-days duration.
Students are advised that this course requires self-directed study, and those students contemplating enrolling without having taken at least two third-year geography courses are advised to first seek academic advice from the Geography discipline co-ordinator.