SMGT30310

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to collaboratively:

1. Identify a research gap and clearly articulate a researchable question.
2. Select an appropriate methodology to address the research question.
3. Design and administer a research study, including the use of a research instrument to collect novel empirical data.
4. Collate, analyse and interpret a novel dataset, and synthesise the findings within the existing research evidence base.
5. Communicate the findings of the research study in a clear, concise, and logical manner.

Indicative Module Content:

- Identification and articulation of a research design, including choice of research method and approach to participant sampling
- Obtaining ethical clearance to access research participants
- Collecting primary research data and data management
- Use of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and testing protocols
- Use of quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis software (SPSS, AMOS, R, NVivo)

To successfully fulfil these tasks, on this module, students will collaborate with a subject expert supervisor in the field of sport and exercise science and management

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

This module utilises a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. It especially promotes what Mosston and Ashworth (2002) have defined as both ‘Guided Discovery’ and ‘Divergent Discovery’. In Guided Discovery, students draw upon their existing knowledge and experience to identify a problem or question that is of interest to them. They also collaborate with peers (i.e., classmates) and an expert (i.e. academic supervisor) to identify an appropriate exploratory methodology to solve this problem/answer this question. The style of discovery is also ‘Divergent’ in the sense that the solution to the problem or answer to the question is not laid out in advance by the instructor.

Notes on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Staff may utilise AI during the programme to support teaching and learning, and it will be clearly indicated if and when AI is used. Students are prohibited from representing work as their own that they did not write, code or create. Submission of AI-generated content to this Module by a student without explicit permission and attribution is not allowed, and it may reflect unacceptable professional behaviour. This may result in the initiation of a student disciplinary procedure in accordance with the University Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Student groups will be provided with summative feedback on their research proposal and individual literature review assignment post assessment. Student groups will also be provided with formative feedback on draft sections of their dissertation.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.