Module Details

Module Code: RESA B7008
Full Title: Research and Communication Skills in Youth Work
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Katherina Nugent
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module combines theoretical and practical elements, which together provide the foundation upon which students will build towards their final-year dissertation. The module introduces students to the core principles and debates in research as well as providing them with more advanced computer skills to access, store retrieve and present data from their own and external databases.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Explain what is meant by social science research
MLO2 Evaluate quantitative and qualitative research paradigms and the typical methods associated with each
MLO3 Utilise online databases and library catalogues, to organise and retrieve information
MLO4 Produce competently formatted and structured documents.
MLO5 Develop a literature review
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 in the Social Sciences
Understanding what is valid research; ontology and epistemology; empirical evidence; methodology
Practical Research Methods
Quantitiative and Qualitative research methods
Literature Review
The value of a literature review; critical thinking and evaluation of sources; dealing with original and secondary sources
Writing Skills for Research
Presenting your research project, structure and referencing
Utilising Online Databases and Library Search Options
Retrieving journals, resource books and other information
Use of Reference Management Software
Setting up a personal account for storing and organising journals, books and other articles
Formatting and Structuring Documents
Word: Editing and formatting text, changing line and paragraph spacing, inserting tables. Referencing techniques
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Practical50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 13 Learning Outcome 1,2,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students must produce a short individual Research Proposal which summarises the main content of a hypothetical research project, using the template provided, with a focus on rationale, literature review and methodology.
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Mid term in class test
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will undertake a computer-lab based examination
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Research Methodolgy Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Computer Lab Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Research Methodolgy Theory Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Computer Lab Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bradford, Simon. (2011), Reserach and Research Methods for Youth Practitioners, Routledge, London and New York.
  • Grix, J. The Foundations of Research, Palgrave, 2004.
  • Beskeen/Cram/Duffy/Friedrichsen/Reding. (2014), Microsoft Office 2013 - Illustrated Introductory, Cengage Technology, International Edition, [ISBN: 13-978-1-285-].
  • Punch, Keith. (2012), Developing effective research proposals, London.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Grix, Jonathan,. (2010), Information skills: finding and using the right resources, New York.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources