Module Details

Module Code: RESA C9007
Full Title: Research Methods and Innovation
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 7.5
Module Owner:: Frank Keenan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to manage a research and innovation project from the initial concept phase through to successful completion and publication of results
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Critically evaluate the issues involved in carrying out research, including ethical considerations, and be able to use that understanding to make informed research judgements.
MLO2 Critically assess the marketplace and the literature in a systematic and professional manner.
MLO3 Synthesise their knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research with a view to selecting the appropriate method of enquiry for a given situation.
MLO4 Evaluate and present research results in a scholarly and professional way.
MLO5 Assess and evaluate different approaches to innovation
MLO6 Apply a range of innovation techniques to new situations and opportunities
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 Conceptualisation
Theoretical frameworks and paradigms in social research. Sources of research ideas. Quantitative Research: scientific perspective and method, survey, hypothesis formulation and testing. Qualitative Research traditions: Phenomenology, Grounded theory, Ethnography, Case Study, Action research. Moving from ideas to a research question: Feasibility; Scope; Sustainability; Evidence based practice. Principles of research design; Key concepts in research ethics
Research Methods
Formulating a research proposal. Qualitative approaches and methods of data collection and analysis. Quantitative approaches and methods of data collection and analysis
Research Ethics
Ethical considerations. Research ethics boards. Ethical dilemmas in IT systems. Ethical codes. Research with vulnerable groups
Research Proposal
Drawing up of an academic research proposal. Consisting of the following sections: - Relevant Topic - Research Question - Aims and Objectives of Research - Abstract - Rationale - Introduction - Literature Review - Methodology (inc research ethics) - References
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 75
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Research and innovation proposal of c.3,000 words.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 13 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Presentation of the proposal. Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the key and theoretical and methodological perspectives relevant to their research proposal.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 75
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Research and innovation proposal of c.3,000 words.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 13 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Presentation of the proposal. Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the key and theoretical and methodological perspectives relevant to 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.

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 For parts of the innovation section expert guest lecturers will be used Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Online (Contact) Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Learner Workload 12.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact For parts of the innovation section expert guest lecturers will be used Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Online (Contact) Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Learner Workload 12.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John W Creswell. (2018), Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 5. Sage Publications, [ISBN: 1506386768].
  • Leedy, P. D. and Ormrod, J. E.. (2016), Practical Research Planning and Design, 11. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780133741322].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Terry Jones. (2012), ON Innovation, 1. Essential Ideas, [ISBN: 0615684505].
  • Eric Ries. (2011), The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses, 1. Crown Business, [ISBN: 0307887898].
  • Jonathan Lazar. (2017), Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, 2. Morgan Kaufmann, [ISBN: 9780128053904].
  • Robert K. Yin. (2018), Case Study Research and Applications: Design and Methods, 6. SAGE Publications, Inc, [ISBN: 1506336167].
  • Paul Oliver. (2010), The Student’s Guide to Research Ethics, 2nd ed. Open University Press, [ISBN: 0335237975].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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