2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5622M Work-Based Learning Research Methods

15 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Margaret Gibbons
Email: mg@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of available research methods;
2. critically evaluate the conceptual and methodological strengths and limitations of a number of approaches to research and, where appropriate, make an informed choice for their own project;
3. trace previous and current research in their area of interest;
4. design a research methodology, including an appropriate monitoring and evaluation strategy; and
5. plan the reporting and dissemination of a research project.

Syllabus

The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to identify, select and utilise research tools and approaches. In doing so, students will critically evaluate the usefulness of such tools for work-based projects. Coverage will include topics selected from: concepts. theories, perspectives related to the student's area of interest; bias and issues of race, class and gender; research design basic concepts, experimental design; data collection and analysis techniques; identification of practical problems; the nature of evidence; sources of evidence; ethical issues in research; techniques for generating data; sampling; standard research techniques; scales and indices; data analysis/analysis of evidence; statistical methods; managing a research project tools and techniques; monitoring and evaluating a research project; application of IT: software packages; searching the Internet.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	3	7.00	21.00
Independent online learning hours			5.00
Private study hours			124.00
Total Contact hours			21.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Contribution to online discussions/activities through the University's VLE.
Preparation for teaching sessions/reading. Development of research report.
Maintaining Learning Journal.
Development of Personal Review of Learning.
Meetings/activities with workplace mentor.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Individual and group work (learning set) activities during teaching sessions and tutorials.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	3,000 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 21/12/2010 12:24:03

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