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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Study And Research Skills
Reference SS1001 Version 5
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved June 2002 SCQF Points 15
Amended May 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide the student with an understanding of basic social science research methodology and key student skills.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Identify the key stages of the research process, and appropriately convey this information in the presentation.
2 Demonstrate an awareness of key student presentation/group working skills
3 Demonstrate an understanding of basic research methodologies used in the social sciences.

Indicative Module Content
What is research? The research process. Basic research methodologies: Observational, Surveys and Experimental. Research designs and sampling. Ethics, bias and positionality of research and researchers. Interpreting statistics and data analysis: an introduction. Study skills and effective learning. Presentation and IT skills. Reading research and evaluation.

Module Delivery
This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/ workshops and student centred-learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 39 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 111 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
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3 are assessed through a presentation.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This Module is assessed by presentation.
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 course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Alston, M. and Bowles, W. 2020. (4th Ed) Research for Social Workers. An Introduction to Methods. London: Routledge.
2 Bryman, A. 2021 Social Research Methods (6th Ed). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
3 Denscombe. M. 2021. The Good Research Guide (7th Ed). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
4 Moore, S. 2010. The Ultimate Study Guide. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education.

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