Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Civil Engineering and Built Environment
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
6314BEUG-SEP-CTY
Aims
To increase skills in research, time management, presentation, written communication by completing a substantial individual work; and to facilitate the opportunity of obtaining state of the art knowledge in the selected subject.
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
Additional Information:The research project enables students to 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.