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Core Module Information
Module title: Research Skills
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: TBS11109
Module leader: Mania Moysidou
School The Business School
Subject area group: Generic - Business School
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This proposal is for the development of a new Research Methods/Skills module that will provide you with an alternative 20 credit module to the existing SOE11131: Research Methods. This would be taught during a your second trimester and will develop skills and knowledge in: literature reviewing, secondary data gathering and analysis, approaches to personal reflection, business/research ethics, use of artificial intelligence, sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), etc.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate different approaches to gathering data and understand the role of literature searching using academic and applied databases.

LO2: Synthesise module learning on business management issues with the aim of developing an holistic understanding of the concepts of Sustainability and EDI in the contemporary workplace.

LO3: Reflect on a range of approaches to the ethical use of AI and evaluate it’s impact on data analysis and visualisation.

LO4: Critically apply theories of reflection as a means directing personal and professional development.

LO5: Synthesise the outputs from this module as a foundation to the Capstone Project.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mania Moysidou
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 You will attend a series of 2 hour lectures delivered on a weekly basis.
Online Guided independent study 172 You will be required to undertake directed and independent learning associated with the module topic.
Face To Face Tutorial 2 You will be required in week 9 to engage with your programme/subject group discipline experts to contextualise your material for this assessment and subsequent learning activities.
Face To Face Seminar 2 You will attend a seminar in week 12 where subject group experts will discuss the six modules you have completed during your studies and contextualise them for this assessment and subsequent activities.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1~2 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 words You will be introduced to an organisational issue concerning Sustainability and/or EDI. The module assessment will be focused on addressing the particular Sustainability and/or EDI issue and require students to submit a 2000-word essay that address the issue of Sustainability and EDI.
Report 50 3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 2000 You will be required to create a 2000-word Terms of Reference in preparation for subsequent stage of your journey. This will also include a statement concerning the ethical use of AI.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mania Moysidou
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 You will attend a series of 2 hour lectures delivered on a weekly basis.
Online Guided independent study 172 You will be required to undertake directed and independent learning associated with the module topic.
Face To Face Tutorial 2 You will be required in week 9 to engage with your programme/subject group discipline experts to contextualise your material for this assessment and subsequent learning activities.
Face To Face Seminar 2 You will attend a seminar in week 12 where subject group experts will discuss the six modules you have completed during your studies and contextualise them for this assessment and subsequent activities.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1~2 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 words You will be introduced to an organisational issue concerning Sustainability and/or EDI. The module assessment will be focused on addressing the particular Sustainability and/or EDI issue and require students to submit a 2000-word essay that address the issue of Sustainability and EDI.
Report 50 3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 2000 You will be required to create a 2000-word Terms of Reference in preparation for subsequent stage of your journey. This will also include a statement concerning the ethical use of AI.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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