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Module title: Research Methods
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SOE11131
Module leader: Christina Kelly
School The Business School
Subject area group: Management
Prerequisites

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

The focus of this module is for you to develop an understanding of research method approaches. The emphasis is on developing research skills that will equip you with the expertise to undertake relevant and topical research required for your future dissertation. The module will work logically through the techniques for writing a critical literature review Then offer sound insights into methodological considerations, along with the importance of the research design elements and ethics. The data gathering for both qualitative and quantitative will be explored, along with appropriate analysis techniques. Lastly, there will be a focus on how to evaluate and communicate your research.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Select and critically review relevant literature.

LO2: Formulate a research problem.

LO3: Design and plan appropriate research to investigate an area for a dissertation.

LO4: Critically communicate the philosophy of research.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 007
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Christina Kelly
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Each week the lectures will cover research methods along with a focus on the formative template and summative proposal. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are considered.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 8 These will be focussed on you meeting with subject experts to consider titles. Additionally, there will be quantitative workshops to review analysis approaches.
Online Guided independent study 172 You will be undertaking work including reading and research that inform the content for the Template and the Proposal as well as developing general insights and understanding of research methods.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 4000 The Proposal expands on the Template and will be further developed following additional lecture content. The proposal will form the foundation of the dissertation. The dissertation topic should be in-line with your programme learning outcomes.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 009
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Christina Kelly
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Each week the lectures will cover research methods along with a focus on the formative template and summative proposal. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are considered.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 8 These will be focussed on you meeting with subject experts to consider titles. Additionally, there will be quantitative workshops to review analysis approaches.
Online Guided independent study 172 You will be undertaking work including reading and research that inform the content for the Template and the Proposal as well as developing general insights and understanding of research methods.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 4000 The Proposal expands on the Template and will be further developed following additional lecture content. The proposal will form the foundation of the dissertation. The dissertation topic should be in-line with your programme learning outcomes.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Christina Kelly
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Each week the lectures will cover research methods along with a focus on the formative template and summative proposal. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are considered.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 8 These will be focussed on you meeting with subject experts to consider titles. Additionally, there will be quantitative workshops to review analysis approaches.
Online Guided independent study 172 You will be undertaking work including reading and research that inform the content for the Template and the Proposal as well as developing general insights and understanding of research methods.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 4000 The Proposal expands on the Template and will be further developed following additional lecture content. The proposal will form the foundation of the dissertation. The dissertation topic should be in-line with your programme learning outcomes.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 004
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Christina Kelly
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Each week the lectures will cover research methods along with a focus on the formative template and summative proposal. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are considered.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 8 These will be focussed on you meeting with subject experts to consider titles. Additionally, there will be quantitative workshops to review analysis approaches.
Online Guided independent study 172 You will be undertaking work including reading and research that inform the content for the Template and the Proposal as well as developing general insights and understanding of research methods.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 4000 The Proposal expands on the Template and will be further developed following additional lecture content. The proposal will form the foundation of the dissertation. The dissertation topic should be in-line with your programme learning outcomes.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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SOE11131 - Research Methods
 

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