BS2S53 - Live Research Project 01 Sep 2022 - 31 May 2028 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BS2S53 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Live Research Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Claire Wright | ||
| Module Team: | Paul Peachey, Ian Jenkins, Darren Fountain, Dan Tregoning, Leslie Spence, Al Koursaros, Ben Lewis | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100078 - business and management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 May 2028 |
Module Aims
To augment previously developed skills with higher level skills associated with investigation, research and presentation through written assessment elements.
To develop student time and task management skills in relation to project management and completion.
Content Summary
Students will identify a problem or area for research and submit a proposal either alone or within a group. The student(s) will be guided by the project coordinator and lessons will include typical research project content in order to arm the students sufficiently in readiness for their project activity.
Such content material will include: the research process, clarification and formulation of the research topic, writing and structuring a proposal, project planning including GANNT charts etc., reviewing the literature, various research strategies, ethical considerations, research design, sampling, primary and secondary data collection, presenting data, interviewing techniques and strategies, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, questionnaire design, data analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and writing up the report.
It is essential that students engaged in projects with, or using data referring to children or vulnerable adults, are advised to consult with other professionals and with module tutors and must acquire DBS approval before embarking on any such activity. Furthermore, in the case of all research projects the latest version of the University’s ethical approval form will need to be signed off by all relevant parties.
This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning (PDP) through the delivery of the key skills identified in the module descriptor
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 2 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 74 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply the planning, problem solving and decision-making skills as required of a research project. |
| LO2 | Collate, analyse, report and present research data. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A final report outlining the work undertaken with conclusions and possible recommendations for consideration. | 0 | 3000 | 75 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Presentation of research project proposal to assess and/or scrutinise the viability, legalities and ethics of the Project by academic staff and where necessary, clients to the project | 15 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |