his course provides an overview of contexts within which enquiry is undertaken, and introduces candidates to the role and potential of research in information studies to research methodologies relevant to the field and to the use of qualitative and quantitative methods and their application to information studies. The degree also provides students with the opportunity to study in depth a topic in the field of information studies, prepare a detailed literature review and research proposal, and be supervised while they carry out their research and write their dissertation. Graduates of the Bachelor of Information Studies (Honors) will have developed the knowledge, skills and expertise needed to undertake research in information studies, and be able to demonstrate this knowledge through the development of a research proposal, execution of the research design and the completion of a dissertation. Graduates will enter the workforce at the forefront of the evolving information professions. They will also be qualified to undertake a career in the information studies field, to work as researchers, or be in a position to undertake a further research higher degree.