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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Independent Research
Reference CBM784 Version 2
Created August 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved July 2019 SCQF Points 60
Amended August 2022 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 Design and produce 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 appraise relevant theories, concepts and debates in the analysis of the findings of the independent research project.
4 Synthesize information to effectively communicate the outcomes of the independent research project in a format appropriate to the intended audience.
5 Make informed judgements on the implementation and relevance of management theory on a range of topics.

Indicative Module Content
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
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
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: Individual Written Assessment

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 a B in C1
C The student needs to achieve a C in C1
D The student needs to achieve a 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 Completion of CBM200 Research Methods.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BELL, J. and WATERS, S., 2018. Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers. 7th ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
2 BIGGAM, J., 2021. Succeeding with your master's dissertation : A step-by-step handbook. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
3 BRYMAN, A., 2021. Social research methods. 6th ed. Oxford University Press.
4 DEKKERS, R., DRYLIE CAREY, L. and LANGHORNE, P., 2022. Making literature reviews work : A multidisciplinary guide to systematic approaches. Cham, Switzerland: Springer.
5 DENSCOMBE, M., 2021. The good research guide: for small-scale social research projects. 7th ed. Milton Keynes. Open University Press.
6 REEVES, S. and BUCZKOWSKI, B., 2023. Mastering your dissertation: The answers to your questions on bachelor´s, master´s and project theses. 1st ed. Cham: Springer International Publishing AG.

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