Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7400BEPGDL-SEP-CTY
Aims
To provide a critical understanding of the academic research process understanding the differing techniques, strategies and methods used to undertake research in the built environment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically appraise, compare and interpret key theories, concepts and
methodological issues related to research in the built environment.
2.
Critically explain and relate the nature and purpose of each stage in the research process and be able to justify options related to the preparation of a post-graduate research study.
3.
Critically apply and propose appropriate research knowledge and techniques to
each stage of the research process.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Overview of the research process focusing on research design and strategy.
Formulation of a research question and specific area of study.
Information sources and the purpose, nature and scope of literature reviewing.
Data collection techniques used in quantitative and qualitative research.
Process of data validation, inputting, and analysis.
Interpretation, discussion and conclusions of research findings.
Module Overview:
This module focuses on your critical understanding of the research process. In preparation for your research study, it also develops skills in research design, implementation and presentation. You will come to understand the differing techniques, strategies and methods used to undertake research in the built environment.
This module focuses on your critical understanding of the research process. In preparation for your research study, it also develops skills in research design, implementation and presentation. You will come to understand the differing techniques, strategies and methods used to undertake research in the built environment.
Additional Information:The module develops students' understanding of the research process as well as skills in research design, implementation and presentation in terms of the preparation and production of a post-graduate research study.