Essay

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

Research Methods - 7550LAWINF

Research Methods

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

Collaborate and co-operate in working with others to investigate questions or issues

Articulate arguments and conclusions based on evidence and that are subject to a well- developed critical appraisal and imaginative judgement

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

Apply major theories and concepts to their studies

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