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LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

5502YPCBSC-SEP-PAR

Aims

To prepare students for the level 6 project, the module aims to enable students to develop a research proposal on a topic of their choice.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Analyse a range of research topics in order to identify, justify and develop the most relevant, original and feasible research topic.
2.
Identify relevant literature in order to produce a critical evaluation of that literature.
3.
Analyse a range of research methodologies in order to apply the most suitable in addressing a chosen research question.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Defining the Research Topic Identifying the Relevant Literature Critically Reviewing the Literature Deciding the Research Strategy and Methods Using Secondary Data Collecting Primary Data Analysing Data Quantitatively and Qualitatively Negotiating Ethics and Access Planning a Timescale And Use Of Resources
Additional Information:The module aims to develop student skills in the research process. Working as an individual, students will work on a real research problem which will develop student skills in questionnaire design, team work, the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and the production of a comprehensive research report.

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