Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7550LAWINF-JAN-PAR
Aims
This Research Methods module introduces the Student to the key research methods required to conduct a piece of independent research.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply major theories and concepts to their studies
2.
Demonstrate the skills necessary to plan, conduct and report a research project by independently engaging with the subject literature, analyse or and assess it to support critical and normative judgements within security studies and theories with relevant evidence and structured argument
3.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the research designs, methodological choices, and validity of sources of empirical research and good/best practice and show imagination and flexibility in seeking solutions to problems
4.
Use ICT to identify, access and select effective information collection methods and use the most appropriate analytical tools including the application of numerical skills to cases involving a quantitative dimension
5.
Articulate arguments and conclusions based on evidence and that are subject to a well- developed critical appraisal and imaginative judgement
6.
Collaborate and co-operate in working with others to investigate questions or issues
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:By completing this module, students are expected to cover the indicative content as follows:
What is research?
Understanding research ethics
Planning and preparing research proposals
Exploring research methods
Using research to inform change
Assessments
Essay