Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7593RTC-JAN-PAR
Aims
To provide a theoretical background for conducting postgraduate project work.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Communicate findings, in an accepted format.
2.
Assess previous research completed in an area.
3.
Critically appraise research data and assimilate, integrate and discuss in a logical way.
4.
Demonstrate compliance with appropriate ethical standards related to any research undertaken.
5.
Produce an appropriate project description and specification.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Study skills review
Introduction 'Why do research?'
Defining the research problem
Literature search and review techniques
Research methodologies including statistical techniques, questionnaires and interviewing
Project analysis and design
Ethics in research
Project planning
Time management
Gantt charts
Presentation skills
Additional Information:This module provides a valuable opportunity for graduates to acquire necessary skills and training to conduct research at post graduate level. This includes giving the student the opportunity to develop ideas for project and engage with potential supervisors.
Assessment is in the form of an essay combined with activities (e.g. exercises, discussions, etc.).
The module is delivered via distance learning, described as follows:
Lecture (using slides and slide notes): Online self-study
Tutorial/Activities (Exercises and reviews): Online activities with teacher feedback, and virtual classrooms
Tutor-supported Online: Tutor feedback for activities, virtual classrooms and email support
Assessments
Test
Essay