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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Research Project
Reference HS4128 Version 2
Created May 2019 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved July 2018 SCQF Points 45
Amended June 2019 ECTS Points 22.5

Aims of Module
To provide students with the ability to demonstrate competence in an independent piece of research in his/her chosen field of study.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Search and review literature on a research topic and prepare a research protocol.
2 Use the procedures outlined in the research protocol and analyse information derived from the research.
3 Write a dissertation in the form of a paper to a relevant journal encompassing a literature review establishing a need for the research, methods used, results obtained, discussion of the validity of the methods, the implications of the results and their relationship to the literature, conclusions made and any recommendations deriving from the research, with citations and references in the prescribed style.

Indicative Module Content
Advanced techniques of bibliographic searching and information technology required for dissertation. Independent research on a relevant topic. Analysis and presentation of data collected in a research project.

Module Delivery
This is a practical module devoted to research in a relevant field of study and may involve a wide range of techniques. The module is delivered by contact with an individual supervisor. There is provision for other staff to be involved in supervision in cases where this would provide expertise to supplement that of the supervisor. There is provision for time during the module for practical classes to update students with advanced techniques in information technology.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 420 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 450 N/A
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
Description: Dissertation.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module is assessed using the one component of assessment as detailed in the Assessment Plan. To pass this module, students must achieve a module grade D or better.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BELL, J., 2014. Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers. 6th Ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
2 DAVIES, M.B. and HUGHES, N. 2014. Doing a successful research project: using qualitative or quantitative methods. 2nd Ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
3 DAWSON, C. 2009Introduction to research methods: a practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project. 4th Ed. Oxford: How To Books Ltd.
4 THOMAS, G. 2017. How to do your research project: a guide for students. 3rd Ed. London: Sage Publications Ltd.

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