Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Learning Methods
Seminar
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
6200BEUG-JAN-CTY
6200BEUG-SEP-CTY
Aims
To enable students to complete a substantial piece of individual work and build on their expertise in a selected area of study.
To develop students research, time management, presentation and written communication skills.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify a research question, problem or hypothesis and establish aims and objectives to support the investigation.
2.
Collate, and appraise existing knowledge in the chosen field and present a critical evaluation in the form of a literature review.
3.
Develop and refine a research and data collection strategy appropriate to the research question/problem posed.
4.
Source, collect, and analyse relevant and original qualitative and/or quantitative data.
5.
Synthesise, analyse and critically evaluate the research findings using reasoned and logical arguments within a structured written framework.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:• Undertaking research and research ethics
• Project planning
• The research process
• Research methodology and design
• Analysis tools and techniques
Module Overview:
The research project module enables you to revise/apply the initial proposal developed in Level 5 and complete an in-depth study on a topic related to your chosen discipline. The module applies your practical research skills and enhances your knowledge and expertise in the selected subject area. As the completion is principally student-led the module offers the opportunity to further develop time management, presentation and communication skills.
The research project module enables you to revise/apply the initial proposal developed in Level 5 and complete an in-depth study on a topic related to your chosen discipline. The module applies your practical research skills and enhances your knowledge and expertise in the selected subject area. As the completion is principally student-led the module offers the opportunity to further develop time management, presentation and communication skills.
Additional Information:The research project enables students to revise/apply the initial proposal developed in level 5, and complete an in-depth study on, a topic related to their chosen discipline. The module applies students' practical research skills and enhances their knowledge and expertise in the selected subject area. As the completion is principally student-led the module offers the opportunity to further develop time management, presentation and communication skills