Module overview
This module introduces a range of research techniques used in different traditions of digital media studies. In this module, you will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of methods in media research; demonstrate awareness of disciplinary boundaries and positionality; apply critical judgement in the selection of research techniques; and identify an appropriate research method to address a particular research question, problem, or topic.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate reflexive consideration of effective, professional, inclusive, ethical and sustainable communication with peers and wider audiences in a variety of media
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Identification and evaluation of academic approaches and techniques applicable to advanced scholarship in your subject
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Critically interpret different sources and bodies of knowledge to advance ethical and sustainability responsibilities practices related to critical digital media studies
Syllabus
•Survey of research methods
•Academic Study Skills
•Critical analysis of literature
•Academic integrity
•Using primary and secondary sources
•Selecting library resources
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods will include:
•Lectures
•Research skills inductions
•Tutor-led seminars
•Case study analysis
•Visiting lecturers
Learning methods, that include independent learning during non-contact time, will include:
•Reflection on verbal or written feedback offered during seminars, tutorials, group activities
•Evaluation of feedback: this may take the form of reflective formative tasks
•Group and collaborative projects and tasks
•Study visits
•Independent research and investigation
•Online reference material research
•Peer group learning and peer assessment tasks
•Class discussion/critiques
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 126 |
| Teaching | 24 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Formative: 1,000-word draft of your Literature Review Summative: 3,000-word Research Portfolio.Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Literature review
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100% |