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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Research Methods & Study Skills | |||
| Reference | SS1010 | Version | 11 |
| Created | April 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 in 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: | Component 1 will be assessed by oral presentation | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs a F in C1. |
| 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 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRYMAN, A., 2021. Social Research Methods. 6th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | DENSCOMBE, M., 2021. The Good Research Guide: for small scale research projects. 7th ed. Maidenhead: Open University. |
| 3 | MOORE, S., NEVILLE, C., MURPHY, M., & CONNOLLY, C., 2010. The Ultimate Study Skills Handbook. Maidenhead: Open University Press. |
| 4 | NORTHEDGE, A., 2005. The Good Study Guide. 2nd ed. Milton Keynes: Open University. |
| 5 | ROBSON, C. & MCCARTAN, K., 2016. Real world research: a resource for users of social research methods in applied settings. 4th ed. Chichester: Wiley. |