Module manager: Ryan Wilkinson
Email: R.Wilkinson1@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module will allow students to develop an understanding of the process of planning and undertaking a research project. It will introduce students to the main types of research and examine the various elements of the research process and the ethical considerations required when undertaking a piece of individual research.
The aim of this module is to give students an introduction to interdisciplinary research and to designing a directed small-scale project. It seeks to familiarize the students with the process of conducting research, relevant methodologies and ethical issues
At the end of this module students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
-a range of different disciplinary perspectives on research and how these interrelate
-the process of using different research methods and methodologies from different disciplines
-how to develop a focus and plan a small research project
-how to carry out and write a literature review for research
-ethical issues in research
- Research skills
- Ethics awareness
- Understanding of different ways of doing research
- Academic skills
- Writing skills
The module will cover main types of research, main quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, research ethics, finding a focus and formulation of research questions, conducting and writing a literature review and designing a research approach.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Independent online learning hours | 50 | ||
| Private study hours | 120 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Time for private study is expected to break down as follows:
Reading and research 48 hours
Preparation for seminars 24 hours
Assignment Preparation 48 hours
There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module via supervision meetings, student engagement in group seminars and via the VLE.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Written Work | Literature review and reflections on the process of planning a research project (2,500 words) | 60 |
| Case Study | 1500 words | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 29/04/2024
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