RESA H2003 - Research & Writing Skills

Module Details

Module Code: RESA H2003
Full Title: Research & Writing Skills
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Ann Marie McHugh
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Develop a coherent and appropriate hypothesis and research proposal.
MLO2 Be able to apply various research methods.
MLO3 Assess and evaluate relevant literature.
MLO4 Organise,collect and analyse data.
MLO5 Create a professional, appropriately structured, well-written coherent report and presentation showing research results
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 Methods
- Primary & secondary research - Qualitative versus quantitative research - Developing a hypothesis - Writing the proposal - Literature search and review - Interview design & etiquette - Questionnaire design & administration - Ethics, bias - Analysing and selecting data - Presentation skills - Presenting findings
Report Writing
Plagiarism - Structure - Selecting and editing data - Presentation - Language - Academic style - Bibliographies, sourcing, referencing - Will involve practical workshops given in the library by librarian staff
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 4 Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Proposal into a suggested area of research (Groupwork)
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 65
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
(Groupwork) As part of continuous assessment, students will be required to conduct a research project. This will reflect their understanding of basic research methods, and show that they have mastered appropriate business writing skills.This will consist of a report & a presentation of same
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
(Individual) Multiple choice questionnaire & attendance
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 4 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
A proposal to show how the main project will be carried out (Groupwork)
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 65
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
(Groupwork) As part of continuous assessment, students will be required to conduct a research project. This will reflect their understanding of basic research methods, and show that they have mastered appropriate business writing skills.This will consist of a report & a presentation of same
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
(Individual) Multiple choice questionnaire & attendance
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 No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
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 No Description Every Week 2.00 2
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
  • Saunders, Mark. (2016), Research methods for business students, 7th. Pearson Educational, Essex.
  • Stella Cottrell. (2013), The Study Skills Handbook, 4th. Plagrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 9781137289254].
  • Dawson, Catherine. (2009), Introduction to research methods: a practical guide, 4th. Oxford University Press.
  • Creswell, John. (2013), Qualitative inquiry and research design: choosing among five appraoches, 3rd. Sage Publ.
  • Rugg, Gordon. (2007), A gentle guide to research methods, Open University Press.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Umberto Eco. (2015), How to write a thesis, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, [ISBN: 0262527138].
  • Blumberg, Boris. (2014), Business Research Methods, 4th. McGraw-Hill, London.
  • Jill Schostak John Schostak.. (2013), Writing research critically : developing the power to make a difference /, Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 0415598753].
  • Quinlan, Christina. (2011), Business Research Methods, Cengage Learning, Andover.
  • Neergaard, Helle & John Parm Ulhoi (eds). (2007), Handbook of qualitative research methods in entrepeneurship, Edward Elgar Publ..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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