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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Independent Research | |||
| Reference | BSM784 | Version | 4 |
| Created | March 2019 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 60 |
| Amended | July 2019 | ECTS Points | 30 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module will enable students to further develop critical thinking, understanding and application of research methodologies and techniques. During the module, students will critically analyse and evaluate the findings of research in order to undertake extended, independent research and communicate the results of the research in an output appropriate to the course of study and intended audiences. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Plan, design and conduct an extended, independent research project. |
| 2 | Critically review available literature, research and knowledge to create a clear academic context for an independent research project. |
| 3 | Critically apply relevant theories, concepts and debates in the analysis of the findings of the independent research project. |
| 4 | Synthesise information to effectively communicate the outcomes of the independent research project in a format appropriate to the intended audience. |
| 5 | Critically reflect on the implementation and relevance of management theory on a range of topics. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| This module develops the final research project based on the proposals completed as part of the Research Methods module. Students are allocated a Project Supervisor who will support the students in their literature review, data collection and analysis and production guidelines for final submission. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is supported through tutorials during semester 1 and through individual meetings with the Research Supervisors during semester 2. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 570 | 570 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 600 | 600 |
| 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: | 80% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Individual Written Assessment (Research Project, 12,000 words) | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 20% | Outcomes Assessed: | 5 |
| Description: | Individual Written Assessment (Reflective Essay, 3,000 words) | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The Module is assessed by two components: C1 - Individual Coursework - 80% weighting. C2 - Individual Coursework - 20% 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 | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Completion of CBM200 Research Methods. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | ADAMS, J., KHAN, H.T.A. and RAESIDE, R., 2014. Research methods for graduate business and social science students. 2nd Ed. Sage. ebook |
| 2 | BELL, J and WATERS, S, 2014. Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers. 6th ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press. |
| 3 | BRYMAN, A., 2016. Social research methods. 5th ed. Oxford University Press. |
| 4 | DAVIES, M B and HUGHES, N. 2014. Doing a successful research project: using qualitative or quantitative Methods. 2nd Ed. Palgrave McMillan |
| 5 | DENSCOMBE, M., 2017. The good research guide: for small-scale social research projects. 6th ed. Milton Keynes. Open University Press. |
| 6 | McMILLAN, K and WEYERS, J. 2014. How to complete a successful research project. Pearson. |