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Lecture
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Module Offerings
6201EDSTUD-SEP-CTY
Aims
To allow students to research a topic of their choice, which relates to their programme of study, using a range of data sources and appropriate research methods.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critique literature and theories relating to the subject of their study
2.
Understand appropriate academic conventions of the dissemination of research
3.
Apply appropriate research methods to a given area of inquiry
4.
Analyse, interpret and synthesise data and information from a variety of forms
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
For students undertaking a library-based study:
Developing questions for research purposes
Searching and retrieval: literary sources, databases, statistics and archives
Reviewing and critiquing literature
Documentary analysis
Critical thinking and writing
Writing strategies
For students undertaking a fieldwork study:
Gaining ethical approval
Reviewing literature and critiquing research evidence
Questionnaire design
Conducting effective interviews
Developing observation schedules
Quantitative data analysis
Qualitative data analysis
Presenting results in an appropriate format
Evaluating and discussing findings
Drawing appropriate conclusions and making recommendations
Effective writing strategies and writing up the project
For students undertaking a library-based study:
Developing questions for research purposes
Searching and retrieval: literary sources, databases, statistics and archives
Reviewing and critiquing literature
Documentary analysis
Critical thinking and writing
Writing strategies
For students undertaking a fieldwork study:
Gaining ethical approval
Reviewing literature and critiquing research evidence
Questionnaire design
Conducting effective interviews
Developing observation schedules
Quantitative data analysis
Qualitative data analysis
Presenting results in an appropriate format
Evaluating and discussing findings
Drawing appropriate conclusions and making recommendations
Effective writing strategies and writing up the project
Module Overview:
This module allows you to research a topic of your choice, which relates to your programme of study, using a range of data sources and appropriate research methods. Your research will be supported through introductory lectures followed with workshops for group work and practical activities. You will be allocated a supervisor who will meet with you over the research period. Online materials will also be available to guide and support independent study.
This module allows you to research a topic of your choice, which relates to your programme of study, using a range of data sources and appropriate research methods. Your research will be supported through introductory lectures followed with workshops for group work and practical activities. You will be allocated a supervisor who will meet with you over the research period. Online materials will also be available to guide and support independent study.
Additional Information:
There are three different optional formats for the dissertation-
A dissertation which is ‘fieldwork’ based: in this type of dissertation a research question is formulated and investigated using ‘field’ data. Field data is usually obtained through the use of research methods such as questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, observations and so forth. This type of dissertation utilises library sources as well.
A dissertation which is ‘library’ based: in this type of dissertation a research question is formulated and investigated using library based source material rather than ‘field’ data. This type of dissertation tends to be more theoretical or philosophical in tone.
Two extended essays plus an accompanying rationale. Each essay requires the formulation of a research question which is investigated using library based source material rather than ‘field’ data. A rationale should justify the choice of topic(s), explain how the topics/essays are linked, and explain how the sources were selected and evaluated (methodology).
There are three different optional formats for the dissertation-
A dissertation which is ‘fieldwork’ based: in this type of dissertation a research question is formulated and investigated using ‘field’ data. Field data is usually obtained through the use of research methods such as questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, observations and so forth. This type of dissertation utilises library sources as well.
A dissertation which is ‘library’ based: in this type of dissertation a research question is formulated and investigated using library based source material rather than ‘field’ data. This type of dissertation tends to be more theoretical or philosophical in tone.
Two extended essays plus an accompanying rationale. Each essay requires the formulation of a research question which is investigated using library based source material rather than ‘field’ data. A rationale should justify the choice of topic(s), explain how the topics/essays are linked, and explain how the sources were selected and evaluated (methodology).