This modules teaches the basic principles of research communication skills. It covers essential scientific writing skills including, organization of written material, presentation of quantitative information, citation and referencing, and academic integrity. Furthermore, the module covers how to communicate scientific material well in oral presentations. The basic principles and practice of consultancy in statistics / demography /global health are also covered.
The Research for Medicine & Health module will introduce the core concepts of critical appraisal and statistical analysis in order to allow you begin to effectively interpret published research findings in both clinical and basic environments. The module will use a blend of lectures and small group working to allow you to develop your ability to critically appraise a range of material. You will also be introduced to basic teaching and learning skills and will be have the opportunity to lead a peer-teaching session chosen from a range of topics. Finally, this module links to your project in year 3, and you will undertake some initial work around choosing your project topic and working with your supervisor to plan your studies for next year.
This module forms part of the Research in Practice component of postgraduate education. Students will be exposed to state-of-the art research in the field of Economics, by attending weekly departmental seminars and workshops that are run throughout the semester. The content will cover all different fields of Economics (Micro, Macro, Applied Economics and Econometrics) and involve research at different stages of production, from draft to completion. Students will thus obtain a useful introduction into the breadth of eocnomic research, as well as into the production, communication and dissemination of economic research.
Full-time and (normally) first year part-time students on the MA in Film Studies and the MA in Film and Cultural management follow this research skills course, which includes an introduction to research, study and presentation skills, information technology and library/remote data resources.
This module aims to support you in enhancing your knowledge, skills and understanding required for the acquisition and critical appraisal of research literature, and other evidences, used to inform evidence based practice (EBP) in your area of health and/ or social care practice. It also aims to support you in developing a critical and practical understanding of EBP and the main research methods appropriate to the study of health and social care. This will lead to you attaining an understanding of appropriate approaches to research design.
This module is designed to extend understanding of the research methods and data analysis techniques introduced in the first semester of the first year. You will be introduced to further statistical techniques used in psychology and learn to apply them both using hand calculation and using the statistical computer package SPSS for Windows. You will also practice interpreting and presenting results of statistical analyses and writing reports following APA style. Pre-requisite of PSYC2019 and PSYC2020
This module is designed to develop your understanding of the research process and how research and evaluation underpin contemporary fashion management. The module is designed to equip you with an understanding of the importance of conducting ethical research and gathering insight which assists fashion management organisations in their decision-making. The module presents you with the wider range of data available and seeks to encourage an independent curiosity in discovering and making sense of information. Research Methods module introduces you to the broad range of different research methodologies and techniques, covering problem definition, literature review, methodological justification, ethical considerations, analysis and report of findings. It highlights the importance of being able to make a justified choice of methodological practices and the importance of an ethical research perspective. This module also aims to equip students with a thorough grounding in research skills at postgraduate level by accentuating on developing skills, knowledge and awareness essential to pursue an independent research project. The module will also cover the areas of key employability skills, including research skills, critical thinking and writing, as well as the development of relevant business & academic communication skills. As these skills are continually applied and reinforced in the students’ learning journey throughout the master programme, recipients of this modules will be well positioned to succeed in their study and to take a competitive place in the employment markets.
In this module you will develop a proposal for an independent project. You will develop a project that addresses current ideas and debates related to luxury brand management and leadership, and professional development challenges and opportunities. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, you will evaluate literature on research methods and project management and construct a research project proposal which will deliver a strategy or set of recommendations to a key luxury management or marketing issue.
In this module you will work with both academic and industry research methods that will build your capability to rigorously assess your ideas for novelty, innovation, societal and environmental impact, as well as market potential.
Psychology is a science that involves experimental work and data analysis. The module will provide the fundamental information required to progress to more complex statistical techniques taught in Semester 2 and Year 2. Learning about research methods and data analysis will enable you to be able to evaluate the research of other psychologists, and design and execute your own research throughout your degree. One of the pre-requisites for PSYC3064 and all the further Research Methods modules.
The lectures cover theory, terminology, calculations for statistical tests, concepts relating to research methods and the use of SPSS. This module will focus on understanding rationale behind different statistical procedures, discriminating between different types of inference frequently made in psychological research (association and causal claims), understanding and following ethical guidelines to psychological research, running various statistical analyses and reporting results following APA guideline. One of the pre-requisites for PSYC2020, PSYC3003, PSYC3005, PSYC3010 and PSYC3064
The Module will prepare students for the summer Research Project and research based coursework exercises. It will give students a grounding in the research methods and techniques necessary in order for planning and successful execution and completion of the project. The initial phase of the Module involves general research and the review of literature and the development of an understanding of the fields of research relevant to the Programme of Study. This continues with the identification of potential areas of research and discussion about research themes with the Programme Leader. The second phase begins with allocation to and negotiation with potential project supervisors. More detailed research and analysis methods are studied and a Project Plan is then developed. This plan and the concept of the project which will be presented in a poster presentation at the MSc Poster Conference at the end of the semester. The module also teaches students what it is to be a professional practitioner, examining ethical and legal issues around professional practice, as well as commercial, management and legal aspects for developing technologies.
Healthcare professionals should be able to engage with different forms of inquiry (such as research, audit and service evaluation) and understand how these can help inform practice. This module begins by focusing on the reasons we carry out research and other forms of inquiry, how questions arise from practice, and how we attempt to answer them.
This module aims to provide opportunities for students to develop an appreciation of marketing research in theory and practice. There are two broad objectives: (1) to enhance your knowledge of the research process and enable you to be aware of the problems associated with research, and (2) to prepare you to carry out your own research, in most cases your dissertation.
This module will build on learning from the Introduction to Professional Practice module in Year 1, which introduced the principles of evidence-based practice and their foundational role in enhancing professional practice and the delivery of person-centred care. This module will further develop students' knowledge of research methods and evidence-based practice in preparation for the research project module in Year 3.
This module will build on your knowledge and skills from the Research Methods for Midwifery module in year 2. In that module you submitted a proposal for a service evaluation, audit, empirical research or literature review project. You will use the feedback from the assessment of that module to strengthen your proposal and conduct your project. To ensure adequate time to complete the project, this module will commence in semester 2 of year two, with the assessment submitted in year 3. You will develop skills in analysis and synthesising the findings from an inquiry in order to inform best practice. You will also develop your skills of critical appraisal and gain knowledge from a wide range of relevant literature. You will apply this to the design, execution, critique/reflection and recommendations in the reporting of the project. There will be no formal taught sessions as part of the module. You will be supported through a series of supervision seminars, individual supervision and directed/self-directed learning.
This module will build on learning from the IPP module in Year 1, which introduced the principles of evidence-based practice and their foundational role in enhancing professional practice and the delivery of person-centred care. This module will further develop students' knowledge of research methods and evidence-based practice in preparation for the research project module in Year 3.
Healthcare professionals should be able to engage with different forms of inquiry (such as research, audit and service evaluation) and understand how these can help inform practice. This module begins by focusing on the reasons we carry out research and other forms of inquiry, how questions arise from practice, and how we attempt to answer them. You will then be supported to plan a project that you will implement in the Research Project module in your third year.
In this module, you will critically evaluate and analyse a variety of literature dealing with contemporary issues in fashion marketing and branding, relevant theories and a range of research methods. You will develop a focused research proposal for your final project work on an important area within contemporary fashion marketing and branding. You will have opportunities to engage with a range of library sources to help you form a clear and focused research purpose while incorporating inclusive, ethical and sustainable practices that will help you to develop your own professional career. Additionally, you will learn to apply personal and professional organisational and self-management attributes associated with effective research and professional practice.
The aims of the module are to: • Raise awareness of a variety of research designs for educational research • Further develop your knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods; data collection and analysis; and, correctly reporting research findings • Develop your own research proposal from initial research question to research design, data collection and data analysis and methods
The aims of the module are to: •Raise awareness of a variety of research designs for educational research •Further develop your knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods; data collection and analysis; and, correctly reporting research findings •Develop your own research proposal from initial research question to research design, data collection and data analysis and methods
