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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Industry Research | |||
| Reference | SUM502 | Version | 2 |
| Created | September 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | September 2020 | SCQF Points | 45 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 22.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Through the undertaking of research in a real work environment, to develop skills and intellectual ability relevant to the investigation, assessment, evaluation and interpretation of an industry-relevant subject. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Use a systematic approach to information acquisition and retrieval using the full range of available search techniques |
| 2 | Critically analyse principal theoretical and professional concepts, ideas and other information to demonstrate originality/creativity within an industry context. |
| 3 | Conduct a critical review of the literature appropriate to the industry-relevant topic under investigation to extend pertinent knowledge. |
| 4 | Develop a focused aims statement and formulate an appropriate methodology for testing. |
| 5 | Evidence critical knowledge skills and present in a coherent, well-structured and intelligible Research Document written to professional standards. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The content of the work experience will vary between employers. The student will negotiate with their host organisation regarding obtaining relevant data and information to support the research. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Delivery is through a combination of time spent in the workplace, completion of a structured research methods programme (module completed prior to commencing the work experience), and support will be available through the provision of a research supervisor and an online forum. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 150 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 270 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 450 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 270 |
| 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, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | An individual written Research Document (8-10,000 words). | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Students need to achieve a grade D or greater to pass. | |
| 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 | 120 credits at SCQF 11 or equivalent, including AC5005 Research Methods. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Levin, P., (2011). Excellent dissertations. Maidenhead: Open University Press. |
| 2 | Grix, J. (2019) The Foundations of Research. Red Globe Press, 3rd Edition. |
| 3 | Elliot, G. C., Kadi-Hanifi, K., Solvason, C. (2018) Your Guide to Successful Postgraduate Study. Sage Study Skills. |
| 4 | Fellows, R., (2015). Research Methods for Construction. Blackwell Science. |