BU4S14 - Research Practicum 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BU4S14 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Practicum | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Module Leader: | Simon Thomas, Adam Poole | ||
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| 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: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module is designed to demonstrate through practical research how either (or both) qualitative and quantitative methods can be applied to the development and empirical examination of phenomena, problems, propositions and/or hypothesis across a range of management fields. The module provides the opportunity to develop the mechanism/s for presenting a research project that will lay the foundations for developing the doctoral research.
Content Summary
On completion of the module, students should be able to:
- Identify potential research topics from existing journal papers.
- Develop theoretical models and testable hypotheses/ conceptual models.
- Use qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, develop and construct latent and proxy measures for variables.
- Develop and design practical research operationalisations, including population identification, sampling, instrument design, development, testing, and administration.
- Select appropriate statistical/ qualitative analyses to test/ understand data.
- Develop and draft a paper for submission to a scholarly journal.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Directed Study | 34 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically examine and apply principles of research design and alternative approaches to research. |
| LO2 | Critically examine relevant theory and data to produce a response to a research question/questions that have academic and professional merit. |
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 | Research paper relating to area of students study | 0 | 6000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |