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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Research Methods | |||
| Reference | BSM777 | Version | 2 |
| Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| This module will enable students to:
Have a detailed understanding of the underlying principles of research methods and professional research practice. Develop the capability to identify and utilise appropriate strategies and techniques in the context of an individual research investigation. |
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| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify relevant research topics and questions related to hospitality practice, which provide scope for an individual investigation. |
| 2 | Review and use existing research and literature to provide suitable scope and context in the development of a research proposal. |
| 3 | Identify major research approaches and methodologies that will assist in the development and management of the research process in a professional context. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate and apply research methods in the design and planning of a research proposal. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Introduction to research rationale, philosophies and approaches in a business and social research context. Developing a research framework and implementation of information search strategies. Principle data collection methods and their application. Sampling methods. Formulating data collection questions. Data analysis approaches and applications. Ethical issues in research. Project planning and development. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be taught through a combination of lecture sessions, tutorials and student-led activities. Students are expected to engage with a series of online resources throughout the course. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Research Proposal (Individual) | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The Module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | At least 70% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| B | At least 60% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| C | At least 50% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| D | At least 40% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| E | At least 35% on weighted aggregate |
| F | Less than 35% on weighted aggregate |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BROTHERTON, R., 2008. Researching hospitality and tourism: a student guide. London: Sage. |
| 2 | CRESWELL, J.W., 2014. Research design: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. 4th ed. Thousand Oaks: Sage. |
| 3 | DENSCOMBE, M. 2010. The good research guide: for small-scale social research projects. 4th ed. Milton Keynes: Open University. ebook |
| 4 | SAUNDERS, M., LEWIS, P. and THORNHILL, A., 2012. Research methods for business students. 6th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |