Capstone Sociology Project

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Capstone Sociology Project (SOC499)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 12 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Humanities and Social Sciences

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences

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Synopsis

This dissertation course which is on the Honours programmes requires students to apply their sociological knowledge to carry out an independent research project on a topic of their choice.Students have to decide on a topic, frame a research question, review the relevant literature, and prepare a research proposal. In addition, students are required to collect data, conduct appropriate analysis and write up a research report. To allow students to have more time for data collection and analysis, this dissertation course spans over two academic semesters.

Level: 4
Credit Units: 10
Presentation Pattern: Every semester

Topics

Introduction: research topic and research questions
Developing a research proposal and literature review
Methods of data collection
Measurement and questionnaire design
Sampling design
Data analysis and interpretation
Writing the Sociology capstone project: final report and oral presentation

Learning Outcome

Formulate a research problem of their choice
Design a sound theoretical framework and research methodological approach on the chosen topic
Assess the relevant literature in a chosen research area
Collect primary empirical data for theoretical analysis
Analyse and interpret evidence and findings from the independent research project
Appraise various theoretical orientations of Sociology and approaches to quantitative and/or qualitative research
Formulate their own sociological understanding at an advanced level from an independent research project
Organize an independent research project, considering the practical requirements and constraints relevant to such research
Defend and present research findings effectively
Analyze and solve problems to complete a piece of independent research