Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
6615BECC-SEP-PAR
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
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.