Module Title
The Evaluation Of Research
Keywords
Methods, evaluation, analysis, interpretation, tools of analysis, contribution to scholarship, quality indicators , frameworks for understanding. |
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Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of GSM003 Principles of Research Methods.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide an awareness of a range of appropriate methods of evaluation and analysis.
To select, use and develop evaluative analytical and interpretative methods appropriate to the process and outcomes of your own research project.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate a critical awareness of useful evaluative and analytical concepts and models.
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Appraise own and other research projects in terms of methodologies and analytical approach.
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Use identified evaluative framework/approach to inform and strucutre your own research.
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Develop a transfer document (MPhil/PhD) or a final submission for MPhil.
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Indicative Module Content
Issues and considerations in the process of evaluation, analysis and interpretation of research outcomes.
Assessing research quality, research standing and context.
Analysis of completed formal research (subject specific).
Using analytical tooks to make sense of data.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Contact hours
| 20 |
Directed Study
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| 40 |
Private Study
| | Private study
| 90 |
| Mode of Delivery
Lectures supported by workshops/directed reading.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4
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Written assessment in the form of a research report.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Robson, C (1993 and 2000) Real World Research: A resource for Social Scientists and Practitioner Researchers. Blackwell, Cambridge: Mass. USA
| | 2. | Clark, A (1999) Evaluation Research: An introduction to Principles, Methods and Practice. London, Sage
| | 3. | Black T R (1999) Doing Qualitative Research in the Social Sciences: An integrated Approach to Research Design, Measurement and Statistics. London, Sage
| | 4. | Dey I (1993) Qualitative Data Analysis: A User friendly guide for Social Sciences. London Routledge
| | 5. | Goddard W and Melvivlle S (2001) Research Methodology - An Introduction 2nd Edition, Juta & Co
| | 6. | Demscombe, M (1998) The Good Research Guide for small scale Soicial Science Projects. Buckingham OU Press
| | 7. | Bell J (1987) Doing your research project: A Guide for first time researchers in Education and Social Science (2nd Edition)
| | 8. | Emmison J and Smith P (2000) Researching for the visual. London Sage
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Additional Notes
The completion of all four modules might form part of the transfer process, but does not provide an automatic right to transfer. Transfer applications would continue to be refereed by members of the University's Research Degrees Committee.
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