BU4T02 - Independent research report 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BU4T02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Independent research report | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Module Leader: | Simon Thomas | ||
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| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module aims to provide the platform for the development of an appropriate independent research report that will lead to the doctoral thesis. The module adopts a student led independent approach to produce an advanced positioning report that will outline the framework for the doctoral thesis.
Content Summary
On completion of this module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a practical rationale for research.
- Demonstrate a theoretical rationale for research.
- Present a research question.
- Present a research design that will address the research question.
- Articulate an original and unique contribution to knowledge that their research will make.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Project supervision | 50 |
| Independent Study | 544 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify and interpret the contribution to theory and practice. |
| LO2 | Critically assess and demonstrate an advanced appreciation of the corpus of research completed so far in relation to the research question. |
| LO3 | Critically evaluate an appropriate research design to address the research question. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | An extended piece of academic writing that identifies the research area, critically explores the rationale for research, synthesises the research so far and formulates an appropriate research design. | 0 | 15000 | 75 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | A defence of research design | 60 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |