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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Capstone Project: Research And Design | |||
| Reference | CB4016 | Version | 2 |
| Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | January 2024 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The module provides students with an understanding of different methods applicable to both academic enquiry and professional practice. Students will use a range of methods to research and design a project. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify a relevant and feasible project and plan for the purposes of conducting an approved work-related project. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate relevant theory and knowledge of utility to professional and academic practice, relating to the objectives of the project. |
| 3 | Design feasible and appropriate methods, tools and techniques for conducting a specific project. |
| 4 | Demonstrate project management skills at an appropriate level, developing a critical understanding of the legal and ethical considerations in the collection and management of data. |
| 5 | Critically appraise, where appropriate, the quality and value of research/project related outcomes in practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Identifying and selecting ideas in order to form a feasible project in a specific academic/professional context; defining overall project aim and objectives; deciding on project outcomes/outputs; understanding risks and planning mitigation and contingency; strategic project planning and organisation (e.g. time and task management, costing); searching for academic/professional literature and managing references; reviewing methodologies and principles; selecting project approach and justifying rationale; presenting a project proposal. The module engages students with UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development Strategic and Collaboration competencies where students develop and implement innovative actions and engage with a specific problem. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered via guided supervision, workshops, online resources and online exercises. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 22 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 128 | 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, 5 |
| Description: | Students will present a written assessment based on their chosen project | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve an B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve an C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve an D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | DAWSON, C., 2019. Introduction to research methods. 5th ed. London: Robinson. |
| 2 | DENSCOMBE, M., 2017. The good research guide: for small-scale social research projects. 6th ed. London: Open University Press, McGraw-Hill Education. |
| 3 | FIELDING, N.G, LEE, R.M and BLANK, G. 2017. The SAGE Handbook of Online Research Methods, London: SAGE Publications. |
| 4 | KLEIN, H., 2008. Project Planning. Basel: Birkhauser |
| 5 | ONCU HAZIR, O. AND ULUSOY, G., 2021. An Introduction to Project Modeling and Planning. Cham: Springer. |
| 6 | SAUNDERS, M.N.K., LEWIS, P. and THORNHILL. A., 2019. Research methods for business students., 8th ed., Boston: Pearson. |
| 7 | SLOAN, L. AND QUAN-HAASE, A., 2017, eds., The SAGE handbook of social media research methods, London: SAGE Publications. |
| 8 | WORSLEY, L. AND WORSLEY, C., 2019. Adaptive project planning. New York: Business Expert Press |