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What will I learn on this module?
In this module you will develop your understanding of the research process and research methods. You will engage with materials that will enable you to plan and design a research proposal for a subsequent research based study in your discipline area.
Aspects will include:
• Engagement with the purpose and process of research
• Identification and refining of appropriate research questions
• Critical awareness of research theory, approaches, methods and ethics, to inform effective research design
• Searching for, managing and evaluatingsources for inclusion in a literature review
You will develop your skills as autonomous, reflective learners in support of the process of completing the dissertation.
How will I learn on this module?
Your learning in this module is through actively engaging with the research process through defining your own study objectives, the parameters of the research, identifying and evaluating initial relevant literature and proposing and justifying an appropriate research design.
In this module you are empowered as partners in the learning process, taking responsibility for your own learning. The self-directed aspects of this module are supported by guidance at the module level – provided via the vle.
Module information ensures that you have a clear understanding of what is required at the outset of the module. A theoretical overview of the research process provides the basis for the learning materials in this module. Engaging with the materials (including written, audio and video formats), undertaking interactive tasks, and following up directed reading, will provide a framework for informing and justifying your decisions in relation to your own research study proposal.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
You will be an autonomous, self-motivated learner within a supportive distance learning environment. The module tutor provides generic module guidance in various formats via the vle.
Learning materials are provided via the vle in relation to the different aspects of the research process, using a variety of written, audio and video methods. Interaction with these modules, as well as directed and independent reading, will develop your understanding of the research process which you can then apply to your individual study proposal. The university library provides additional support in terms of research skills as well as identifying literature in relation to your chosen topic.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
• MLO1: A critical evaluation of the purpose and process of research
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
• MLO2: Define a researchable problem, establishing aims and objectives and research methodology,
• MLO3: Identify and critically evaluate relevant literature
• MLO4: Design a programme of research.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
• MLO5: Demonstrate the capacity for independent working, critical reflection and autonomous decision making, initiative and creativity in problem solving, and effective project management
How will I be assessed?
How will I be assessed? (SRS 0006)
Please give details of all formative and summative assessment process indicating which MLOs will be addressed and how feedback will be provided.
Formative assessment: Engaging with tasks in the learning materials will provide formative feedback in terms of general understanding of the research process.
Summative assessment: There is one component..
1. Research based study Proposal. This assignment requires students to present their plans for a small scale research based study including aims and objectives, an overview of the literature, planned empirical research design, proposed timetable). It tests MLO1,MLO2, MLO3, MLO4 and MLO5.
As a result of this coursework you will receive summative feedback which can be used to inform the ongoing evolution of your research based study.
Pre-requisite(s)
Not applicable
Co-requisite(s)
Not applicable
Module abstract
You will develop your understanding of the research process and the theory and practice of research methods within a surveying context in order to effectively prepare a research proposal for a student led research based study. Learning materials about the different aspects of the research process will provide a framework within which you can actively apply your understanding to your own research proposal. Directed and independent learning will inform your proposal.
Course info
Credits 20
Level of Study Postgraduate
Mode of Study 2 years Distance Learning
Department Architecture and Built Environment
Location Ellison Building, Newcastle City Campus
City Newcastle
Start Upcoming Intakes: October 2023, January 2024, April 2024, July 2024
Full time Courses starting in 2023 are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but may include elements of online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with additional restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, potentially to a full online offer, should further restrictions be deemed necessary in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.
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