RESM6002 Research Design and Practice
Module Overview
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.
Aims and Objectives
Module Aims
To provide both training and preliminary work for researching in the social sciences; to introduce students to the process of research design in the social sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Syllabus
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.
Special Features
This module is one of the ESRC DTP’s seven research methods modules. The modules are taught by leading experts from across Academic Units and Faculties. This co-ordinated research methods training programme brings together students from across the faculties of Human and Social Sciences, Humanities and Health Sciences.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
• Multi-disciplinary lectures • Subject specific seminars • Independent study
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Teaching | 10 |
| Total study time | 110 |
Resources & Reading list
Norman Blaikie (2000). Designing Social Research.
John Hughes and Wes Sharrok (2008). Theory and Methods in Sociology.
Jonathon Moses and Torbjorn Knutsen (2007). Ways of Knowing.
Keith Punch (2005). Introduction to Social Research.
Peter Burnham et al (2008). Research Methods in Politics.
Assessment
Assessment Strategy
The module will be assessed by one 2500-3000 word coursework assignment. Students will be required to produce a research proposal.
Summative
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Research proposal (3000 words) | 100% |
Repeat
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Research proposal | 100% |
Referral
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework assignment(s) | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External