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PLAN10040

Academic Year 2024/2025

Research methods (PLAN10040)

Subject:
Planning
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Architecture, Plan & Env Pol
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Francesco Pilla
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
Module Type:
Fieldwork Module
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module introduces students to the key elements of the research process and research design in the social sciences. Key principles in social science research and methods will be described. Comprising both lecture style presentations and practical workshops students will learn how to evaluate the appropriate application of research design and methods in social science research. Key topics covered will include types of data collection and analysis research strategies, research methods and techniques used in both quantitative and qualitative approaches.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognise the key elements of the research process and research design in the social sciences.
2. Understand key research methods, both qualitative and quantitative.
3. Evaluate the appropriateness of alternative research designs and methods.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Autonomous Student Learning

76
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
active/task-based learning; peer and group work; lectures; critical writing; reflective learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Reflective Assignment: Assignment 1 – Summary sheet on critical readings skills (individual) Week 10 Graded No
20
 No
Group Work Assignment: Assignment 2 – Outline of research exercise (group) Week 12 Graded No
20
 No
Group Work Assignment: Assignment 3a – Research exercise (group) Week 14 Graded No
30
 No
Group Work Assignment: Assignment 3b – End-of-term presentation (group) Week 14 Graded No
10
 No
Reflective Assignment: Assignment 4 – Reflective diary (individual), Week 14 Graded No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Joyce Chen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Nasim Eslamirad Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr JOSÉ PABLO GÓMEZ BARRÓN Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Lasith Kottawa Hewamanage Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sruthi Krishnan V Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Xiaoyan Ma Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Vinayak Malaghan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr James Molloy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sarbast Moslem Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Payam Sajadi Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Tiago Tamagusko Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr James Molloy Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Fri 10:00 - 11:50
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