LLLC2276 Work Based Research Project
20 Credits Class Size: 45
Module manager: Louise Kilburn
Email: L.H.Kilburn@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running
2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module provides you with the opportunity to undertake a piece of your own original research in an area of business management. You will work on a project supported by a supervisor. You will plan and then carry out your own research, collect and analyse your own research data and then prepare a work based research project.
You will engage in developing your confidence in digital skills by researching for your assignment. You will analyse and evaluate a number of online resources to assist with your literature review as well as your methodology
Objectives
The aim of the module is to allow the student to plan and undertake research and produce a research report on an area of business management. The module builds on and further develops the research skills introduced in the LLLC 2275 - Research Methods
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
-Demonstrate an understanding of the different stages of the research process
-Justify the choice of research methodology
-Plan and undertake a piece of original research
-Apply quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
Skills outcomes
As part of this module students will develop a range of digital literacy skills. Further details are provided in the module handbook
Syllabus
The content will cover such areas as:
- The different stages of the research process;
- Research design and research methodologies;
- Qualitative and quantitative research techniques;
- Research ethics.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Workshop |
13 |
1.5 |
19.5 |
| Private study hours |
180.5 |
| Total Contact hours |
19.5 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
200 |
Private study
- Reading: 81.5 hours
- Establishing a suitable project: 10 hours
- Preparation of methodology statement: 10 hours
- Undertaking and producing the literature review: 29 hours
- Researching the project: 30 hours
- Writing up the project report: 20 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through regular workshops, monitoring of student contributions, formative feedback and the staged submission of coursework.
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Written Work |
5,000 word Work based report |
100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
Check the module area in Minerva for your reading list
Last updated: 29/04/2024
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