There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

There will be a series of introductory lectures from your ENU tutor to explain the dissertation process. These will cover:1. The research cycle; Choosing a research topic; How to develop research aims and objectives;2. Library searching; The literature review process; Critique of the literature;3. The differences between Primary research and Secondary research; Methods of data collection for both qualitative and quantitative research;4. Analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data; Research integrity and ethics; The dissertation structure; Research in practice.You will plan your dissertations, read the literature, conduct the research, analyse the data collected and write up your findings.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify a topic for systematic investigation, analysis and evaluation.

LO2: Establish a research aim and research objectives.

LO3: Select and justify appropriate research methodologies.

LO4: Critically assess literature relevant to the research to be undertaken.

LO5: Collect, analyse and evaluate primary and / or secondary data and produce conclusions and recommendations.