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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