Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

5536BEKL-SEP-PAR

Aims

To understand the academic research process and the differing techniques, strategies and methods used to undertake research in the built environment To develop a research proposal that can be taken forward to the final year research project

Learning Outcomes

1.
Appraise, compare and interpret key theories, concepts and methodological issues related to research in the built environment
2.
Explain and relate the nature and purpose of each stage in the research process and be able to justify options
3.
Design and propose a research project on a specific area of study, including ethical consideration

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:• Developing research questions, aims and objectives • Research design and theoretical approaches • Research strategies • Research methods • Ethical principles in research
Additional Information:The research methods module enables students to develop and research proposal that could potentially be used for their final year research project. A supervisor will be nominated at the beginning of the module to work individually with each student.

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