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On completion of this module students will be able to:
* Demonstrate a critical understanding of the research literature in their chosen area;
* Formulate a clear research question and design an appropriate methodology;
* Identify and address the key ethical issues inherent in their research design;
* Access and collect data from a sample of their target population;
* Collate and analyse empirical data;
* Report a research project according to professional norms;
* Critically evaluate research findings and methodology in the context of existing research
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Students will receive training in research design, ethics applications, data collection, data analysis, SPSS software and research report-writing
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Autonomous Student Learning | 448 |
Lectures | 14 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Practical | 26 |
Project Supervision | 12 |
Total | 504 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Portfolio: Participation in workshops and completion of associated in- and outside-class activities/tests (Trimesters 1 and 2) | Week 9 Autumn, Week 10 Autumn, Week 11 Autumn, Week 12 Autumn, Week 2 Spring, Week 3 Spring, Week 4 Spring, Week 5 Spring, Week 6 Spring, Week 7 Spring, Week 8 Spring, Week 9 Spring, Week 10 Spring, Week 11 Spring, Week 12 Spring | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Yes |
Assignment(Including Essay): Submission of ethics application (in Trimester 1) | Week 8 Autumn | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 0 |
Yes |
Thesis/Dissertation: Written report of independent research project (due Trimester 2) | Week 10 Spring | Graded | Yes | 75 |
Yes |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
In Trimester 1, detailed feedback on SPSS performance is provided individually to students through the VLE. In Trimester 1 and 2, students receive regular verbal feedback during supervisory meetings and can expect feedback from their supervisor on one draft of their project report, provided they supply it in a timely manner.
Name | Role |
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Mr Andrew Flood | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Ciara Greene | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Suzanne Guerin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr David Hayes | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Ciara Mahon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Isabelle Nic Craith | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Isabelle NicCraith | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Laura Taylor | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Joan Tiernan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Samantha Trevaskis | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |