Module Details

Module Code: RESA H8021
Full Title: Research Project 2
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 10
Module Owner:: Michael McCorry
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module will enable students to implement the research project proposal submitted in Semester 1. Students will investigate relationships between qualitative and/ or qualitative data and demonstrate the ability to analyse, interpret and report research findings. It will therefore constitute a sustained piece of independent research focusing on the student's practice and understanding of his/her field of study.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Synthesise literature and evidence so as to contribute to knowledge in an appropriate research field.
MLO2 Construct and test explanatory and action hypotheses and/or research questions as relevant.
MLO3 Use qualitative and quantitative methods to draw inference from findings
MLO4 Apply statistical techniques to understand relationships between and within quantitative data
MLO5 Present research findings and conduct an oral defence of the research process, findings and conclusions
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).
56535 RESA H8020 Research Project (1)
 
Module Indicative Content
Workshops
Academic writing and referencing, structuring the project
Supervision
1:1 supervision and direction by tutor, complimented by online learning and small group teaching
Independent Learning
Students will take a significant role in the production of an independent piece of research work.
Probability distributions, Statistical Modelling and Inference
Binomial, normal distribution of data and interpretation. Use of regression and correlation to construct models of relationships; confidence intervals and hypothesis testing (Z-test, t-test, Chi-squared test)
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 85
Marks Out Of 85 Pass Mark 34
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will produce a piece of research in a journal paper format (5-7,500 words). The completed piece of work will: Demonstrate critical understanding of pertinent theory and concepts. •Apply these theories and concepts creatively to add to knowledge in the field. •Selectively apply appropriate methods of enquiry •Justify choice and relevance in the methods chosen. •Synthesise findings and other sources to produce feasible recommendations.•Be competently written, edited and presented.
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 15 Pass Mark 6
Timing End of Year Learning Outcome 1,5
Duration in minutes 20
Assessment Description
Students will present for an oral defence of their research project. Questions will explore the background and structure of the work as well as methodology used and inferences drawn from findings.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 85
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will produce a piece of research in a journal paper format (5-7,500 words). The completed piece of work will: Demonstrate critical understanding of pertinent theory and concepts. •Apply these theories and concepts creatively to add to knowledge in the field. •Selectively apply appropriate methods of enquiry •Justify choice and relevance in the methods chosen. •Synthesise findings and other sources to produce feasible recommendations.•Be competently written, edited and presented.
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will present for an oral defence of their research project. Questions will explore the background and structure of the work as well as methodology used and inferences drawn from findings.
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.

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 Statistical Methods and Analysis Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer Supervised Learning (non-contact) Non Contact 1 to 1 tutorials, small group teaching and blended learning Every Week 0.20 0.20000000298023224
Independent Study Non Contact Practice based learning: action research using surveys, focus groups, interviewing, data collection. Every Week 8.00 8
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.20
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.20
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Statistical Methods and Analysis Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer Supervised Learning (non-contact) Non Contact 1 to 1 tutorials, small group teaching and blended learning Every Week 0.20 0.20000000298023224
Independent Study Non Contact Practice based learning: action research using surveys, focus groups, interviewing, data collection. Every Week 8.00 8
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.20
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.20
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Creswell, J.W. and Creswell, J.D.. (2018), Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method Approaches, 5th. SAGE, UK, [ISBN: 978-150638676].
  • Grattan, C. and Jones, I.. (2014), Research Methods for Sports Studies, 3rd. Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 978-041574933].
  • O'Donoghue, P.. (2012), Statistics for Sport and Exercise Studies, 1st. Routledge, [ISBN: 978-041559557].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources