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LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Seminar
Workshop

Module Offerings

5506SPRT-JAN-PAR
5506SPRT-SEP-PAR

Aims

The module aims to extend students’ knowledge and skills needed to perform applied research of sufficient quality and rigour to make a valuable contribution to their academic field. Students will continue to study both the conceptual issues and practical considerations through the entire process of research, including the underlying philosophical debates about the nature of knowledge, theory-building and the production of research problems. The module will also provide students with practical experience of carrying out a piece of primary research on a self-chosen topic area. It will provide students with an understanding of the ethical issues surrounding the planning, questions and objectives, conducting and presenting research and the suitable collection and analysis of data.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Plan, conduct and analyse primary research using methods drawn from quantitative and/or qualitative traditions.
2.
Examine methods of research objectively with consideration to validity and reliability.
3.
Recognise different epistemological and ontological assumptions and how these relate to specific designs and methods for empirical research.
4.
Reflect upon the experiences and skills gained and identify how these can inform future research.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Approaching and conducting research: • Managing research (Planning and preparing for research) Methodological issues: • Ethical issues (Confidentiality, consent and power issues in the research process) • Study design • Measurement procedures • Sampling Dealing with data: • Managing, interpreting, analysing and presenting both qualitative and quantitative primary and secondary data. Planning for a research project: • Structure of the report • Problems and limitations • Devising a work schedule A Research Proposal: • Contents of a research proposal • The research problem • Objectives of the study • Hypothesis to be tested
Additional Information:None.

Assessments

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