Research Design and Practice involves training and preliminary work for researching in social science. This module deals with the practical challenges of designing and conducting research such
as defining research questions, identifying appropriate methods, research management and problem solving, writing up research, ethical issues, and thinking reflexively about
research.
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
This module deals with the practical challenges of research. It will equip students to design and undertake a research project. Indicative content includes defining research questions, identifying
appropriate methods, research management and problem solving, writing up research, ethical issues, and thinking reflexively about research.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 10 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Total study time | 100 |
Jonathon Moses and Torbjorn Knutsen (2007). Ways of Knowing. Palgrave.
Keith Punch (2005). Introduction to Social Research. London: Sage.
Peter Burnham et al (2008). Research Methods in Politics. Palgrave Macmillan.
Norman Blaikie (2000). Designing Social Research. Cambridge: Polity.
John Hughes and Wes Sharrok (2008). Theory and Methods in Sociology. Palgrave Macmillan.
The module will be assessed by one 2500-3000 word coursework assignment. Students will be required to produce a research proposal.
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Research proposal | 100% |
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework assignment(s) | 100% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Research proposal | 100% |
Repeat type: Internal & External