Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Exploring Research | |||
| Reference | SS2018 | Version | 9 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | May 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the opportunity to gain practical experience of research design, methodology, analysis and writing in psychology and sociology. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate a relevant quantitative social science research method to explore an appropriate social science issue. |
| 2 | Evaluate a relevant qualitative social science research method to explore an appropriate social science issue. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Review of research methodologies and analysis. Practical experience at engaging in experimental research. Practical experience at engaging in non experimental research. Qualitative methodologies and analysis. Consideration of British Psychological Society Ethical Code of Practice for Research and the British Sociological Association/ESRC Code of Ethics. Academic writing skills. Positionality of research and researcher. |
| Module Delivery |
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| 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 | 41 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 109 | 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 | |||||
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| 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 |
| Description: | Component will be assessed by written coursework | ||||
| 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 SCQF 8 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BARBOUR, R., 2013. Introducing Qualitative Research: A Students Guide. London: Sage. |
| 2 | CLARK, T., FOSTER, L., SLOAN, L. & BRYMAN, A., 2021. Social Research Methods. 6th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 3 | FALLAN, M., 2016. Writing up Qualitative Research in the Social & Behavioural Sciences. : Rotterdam: Sense Publishers |
| 4 | THOMAS, G., 2009. How to do your research project. London: Sage |
| 5 | ROBSON, C. & MCCARTAN, K., 2016. Real world research: a resource for users of social research methods in applied settings. 4th ed. Chichester: Wiley. |
| 6 | BELL, J. & WATERS, S., 2018. Doing your research project. 7th ed. London: Open University Press. |
| 7 | DENSCOMBE, M., 2021. The Good Research Guide: for small scale research projects. 7th ed. Maidenhead: Open University. |
| 8 | SILVERMAN, D., 2015. Interpreting qualitative data. Sage. |