BU4S10 - The Nature of Research 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BU4S10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Nature of Research | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Module Leader: | Gareth White | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To introduce the student to the practice of doctoral research. Starting from asking the right research question, this module equips the students with the knowledge to approach doctoral research in a mature and measured manner. The module considers the scope of doctoral research as well as the ethical and risk challenges of higher level research.
Content Summary
- What does and does not constitute a theoretical contribution;
- Problematisation of research questions
- Research ethics
- The literature review
- Concepts and theories
- Frameworks and models
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 30 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Outline and review a critical rationale for research. |
| LO2 | Synthesize extant literature to create a conceptual framework. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | An extended piece of writing that introduces the research area, provides a literature review and identifies appropriate methods to address the research question. | 0 | 6000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |