Module Details
| Module Code: |
RESA H8020 |
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Full Title:
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Research Project (1)
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| Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
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| Module Owner:: |
Michael McCorry
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| Module Description: |
This module is designed to equip students with the critical and analytical skills needed to prepare an ethically sound research proposal at Level 8. Students will submit a proposal for research that they intend to carry out in Semester 2.
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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 |
Manage logical steps used in the research process to develop a relevant research question. |
| MLO2 |
Identify, source and evaluate literature relevant to a research topic in the field of sport, exercise and enterprise |
| MLO3 |
Apply appropriate methodology to the development of a research proposal that demonstrates ethical awareness. |
| MLO4 |
Produce an academic research proposal at Level 8 |
| 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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Research Design
Methodological approaches to research - action research, observation, interviews, focus groups, questionnaires, qualitative and quantitative research design.
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Interpretation and Presentation of Evidence in an ethical framework
Critical evaluation, reliability and validity in research, generalisability and applicability of findings, GDPR considerations, ethical approval in research
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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 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Classes, workshops, online learning |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
7.00 |
7 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| 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 learning |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
7.00 |
7 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Grattan, C, Jones, I.. (2014), Research Methods For Sports Studies, 3rd. Routledge, UK, [ISBN: 978-041574933].
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Walliman, N. (2013), Your Undergraduate Dissertation, 2nd. Sage, London, [ISBN: 978-144625319].
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Levin, P. (2011), Excellent Dissertations, 2nd. Open University Press, Maidenhead, [ISBN: 978-033523861].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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