Module Details
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Full Title:
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Applied Research Methods for Social Care Work
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| Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 ) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Module Owner:: |
Annaleigh Margey
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| Module Description: |
This module equips learners with the core skills in research design. Focusing on developing the research project, the module will ask students to consider critical elements of research design, including research data collection methods, data analysis, ethical concerns and academic writing.
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| Module Learning Outcome |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
| MLO1 |
Critique the main theories underpinning academic research. |
| MLO2 |
Analyse, plan and manage the lifecycle stages of a research project |
| MLO3 |
Critique the relevant literature and other sources pertinent to their research in a systematic and professional manner |
| MLO4 |
Select and critique the relevant qualitative and/or quantitative research methods for their chosen research topic, while demonstrating ethical awareness. |
| MLO5 |
Synthesise knowledge, prepare and produce an academic proposal. |
| 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).
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| No recommendations listed |
| Module Indicative Content |
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The Research Lifecycle
Developing the Research Idea; Setting Aims and Objectives; Developing Research Questions; Generating Hypotheses; The Research Proposal; The Literature Review; Data Collection and Analysis; The Write-Up; Submission; Supervision
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Research Design
Research Philosophy; Ethnography; Phenomenology; Qualitative v's Quantitative
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Ethical Considerations
DkIT Ethics Policy; Social Care Workers Registration Board Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics; Ethics Submission to internal, and external (when necessary), bodies; Ethical Frameworks - critical evaluation, variables, reliability; validity; balance
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Literature and Interpretation
Libraries, Computer archives, Building a bibliographic resource, Evaluating published text, Interpretation, Synthesis of text, Using the internet, Plagiarism.
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The Literature Review
Types of literature review and methods; searches and reviews, critical analysis; structure of the literature review; writing the literature review
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Research Methodologies
Qualitative Methodologies; Quantitative Methodologies; Action Research; Mixed-Methods
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Data Collection
Choosing Methods and Data Collection Tools; Sampling - Justifying the sampling process; sampling and sample size, accessing a sample; types of samples; sampling designs; sample size, reliability and validity, survey design; Survey Design; Questionnaires; Interviews; Observation; Field Study; Archival Research; Focus Groups; Quantitative Research Methods - Experiments; quasi experiments; Action Research; Using Mixed-Methods; Storage Methods
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Data Analysis
Quantitative statistical analysis; (anova; chi square; regression analyses); probability; Qualitative Analysis: Thematic analysis, SPSS; N-Vivo
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Writing up
Academic Writing; Research Layout; Communication and Dissemination of Results; Presentation
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Module Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull-time
Part-time
| 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.
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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 |
Classes, workshops, online |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| 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 |
Classes, workshops. online |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Creswell, J. W. & Creswell, J.D.,. (2018), Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative and Mixed Approaches, 5th. Sage, Thousand Oaks, USA.
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Bergin, T.. (2018), An introduction to data analysis: Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, Sage, Thousand Oaks, USA, [ISBN: ISBN:14462951].
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Yin, R.. (2018), Case Study Research and Applications: Designs and Methods, 6th. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, USA, [ISBN: 1506336167].
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Dawson, Catherine. (2019), Introduction to Research Methods: a practical guide for anyone undertaking a research project, 5th. Robinson, London.
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Creswell, John W.. (2015), A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research, Sage, Los Angeles.
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Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln, Y. S.. (2018), The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research, 5th. Sage, Thousand Oaks, p.992, [ISBN: 9781483349800].
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Flynn, C. and McDermott, F.. (2016), Doing Research in Social Work and Social Care, Sage, Los Angeles, [ISBN: 1473906628].
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Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. and Tight M.. How to Research (4th ed.), (2010) Buckingham, Open University Press, [ISBN: 978-0335238675].
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Howard, K. and Sharp J.. The Management of a Student Research Project, 3rd. (2002) Hampshire, Gower Publishing, [ISBN: 978-0566084904].
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6, Perri and Bellamy, Christine. (2012), Principles of methodology: research design in social science, Sage, Los Angeles, [ISBN: 9780857024749].
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Yates, Simeon. (2004), Doing Social Science Research, Sage, London, p.310, [ISBN: 0761967982].
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Brett Davies, Martin. (2007), Doing a Successful Research Project, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, p.288, [ISBN: 1403993793].
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Howard Lune,Bruce L. Berg. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, Global Edition, [ISBN: 1292164395].
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Bell, Judith,Waters, Stephen. (2014), Doing Your Research Project: A Guide For First-Time Researchers, 6th. McGraw-Hill Education (UK), Maidenhead, p.317, [ISBN: 0335264468].
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Punch, K.F.. (2016), Developing Effective Research Proposals, 3rd. Sage, Los Angeles, [ISBN: 1473916380].
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Walliman, N.. (2018), Research Methods: the Basics, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9781138693999].
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Gary Comstock. (2013), Research Ethics, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, p.309, [ISBN: 0521187087].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Braun, V. & Clarke, V.. (2006), Using Thematic Analysis in Psychology, Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3.
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