To be able to conduct academic research and write an appropriately cited and referenced academic paper and thesis; to conduct a literature review, to formulate a research question, conduct a piece of research according to a devised methodology, derive results, and analyse those results. To produce a proposal for a research project.
Academic Writing
Academic and scientific writing, conducting a literature survey, investigative techniques, references and citations, writing style, structuring a research paper and thesis.
Research project proposal writing
Formulating a clear research question/hypothesis; producing a research proposal which specifies the research question, sets in the context of the state of the art, and selects a methodology by which the research question can be investigated
Qualitative Methods
Qualitative methods, case studies, observation of behaviour, text analysis, mixed/model research, grounded theory, validity and reliability
Quantitative Methods
Quantitative methods of research, data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation of results, survey design
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |