Module Details

Module Code: RESA H8020
Full Title: Research Project (1)
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 10
Module Owner:: Michael McCorry
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module is designed to equip students with the critical and analytical skills needed to prepare an ethically sound research proposal at Level 8. Students will submit a proposal for research that they intend to carry out in Semester 2.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Manage logical steps used in the research process to develop a relevant research question.
MLO2 Identify, source and evaluate literature relevant to a research topic in the field of sport, exercise and enterprise
MLO3 Apply appropriate methodology to the development of a research proposal that demonstrates ethical awareness.
MLO4 Produce an academic research proposal at Level 8
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Research Design
Methodological approaches to research - action research, observation, interviews, focus groups, questionnaires, qualitative and quantitative research design.
Interpretation and Presentation of Evidence in an ethical framework
Critical evaluation, reliability and validity in research, generalisability and applicability of findings, GDPR considerations, ethical approval in research
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will submit and present a research proposal on a topic relevant to sport, exercise and enterprise. The word count for the proposal is 2500 words.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcome 1,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will complete and submit an application for ethical approval of their research proposal
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will submit and present a research proposal on a topic relevant to sport, exercise and enterprise. The word count for the proposal is 2500 words.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will complete and submit an application for ethical approval of their research proposal
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.
Reassessment Description
Students will be required to resubmit the research proposal

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Classes, workshops, online learning Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classes, workshops, online learning Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Grattan, C, Jones, I.. (2014), Research Methods For Sports Studies, 3rd. Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 978-041574933].
  • Walliman, N. (2013), Your Undergraduate Dissertation, 2nd. Sage, London, [ISBN: 978-144625319].
  • Levin, P. (2011), Excellent Dissertations, 2nd. Open University Press, Maidenhead, [ISBN: 978-033523861].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources