Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Have an understanding of the content and structure of the dissertation
- Understand how research questions are formulated
- Develop a research proposal
- Have an understanding of the main methodological and practical issues associated with using qualitative and quantitative instruments of data collection and approaches to analysis
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Preparation for scheduled sessions | 36 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Follow-up work | 20 |
Wider reading or practice | 50 |
Completion of assessment task | 70 |
Lecture | 20 |
Total study time | 200 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Robson, .C. (2002). Real World Research. Oxford: Blackwell.
Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2011). Research Methods in Education. London: Routledge.
Newby, P. (2010). Research Methods for Education. Edinburgh: Pearson Education Ltd.
Punch, K. & Oancea, A (2009). Introduction to Research Methods in Education. London: Sage.
Thomas, Gary (2013). How to do your research project: a guide for students in education and applied social sciences. London: Sage.
Muijs, D. (2011). Doing Quantitative Research in Education with SPSS. London: Sage.
Yin, R. (2003). Applications of case study research. London: Sage.
Creswell, J. (2014). Educational research: planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research. Harlow: Pearson Education.
Creswell, J. (1994/2003). Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Sage: Thousand Oaks.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Written assignment | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework assignment(s) | 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 |
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Written assignment | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External