Module overview
Linked modules
Pre-requisites: RESM6003 or RESM6009
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Evaluate and report on using advanced methods of qualitative analysis
- Contribute to discussions within seminars
- Make decisions about choosing appropriate advanced qualitative methods
- Effectively draw on literature on advanced qualitative methods to construct methodological arguments
- Critically assess the relevance of various methods for collecting and analysing qualitative data.
- Analyse the practical and ethical challenges in advanced qualitative research;
- Understand the main arguments for and against using a range of specialist qualitative techniques
- Use qualitative methods appropriately to analyse data
- Articulate arguments for applying aspects of advanced methods to your own research contexts.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 100 |
Total study time | 100 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Other. • International Journal of Qualitative Methods (open access) • The Qualitative Report • Forum: qualitative Social Research (open access) • Qualitative Research • Qualitative Research Journal • International Journal of Social Research Methodology
Others. The module will draw strongly on blended learning. In order to deliver this, resources will be made available by the Doctoral Training Centre to support recording of lectures, production of lectures/powerpoint slide show etc. Currently available resources such as textbooks, e-books, software and online materials (e.g. NCRM materials and recordings) will also be used.
Textbooks
Fielding, N. (2008). The SAGE Handbook of Online Research Methods. Sage.
Silverman, D (2010). Doing Qualitative Research: A Practical Handbook. Sage.
Flick, U. (2009). An Introduction to Qualitative Research. Sage.
Mason, J. (2002). Qualitative Researching. Sage.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Assessment involves accessing, downloading and secondary analysis of an archived qualitative data set.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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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 Information
Repeat type: Internal & External