2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC2275 Research Methods

20 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: David Gilding
Email: d.gilding@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 31 May View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will allow you to develop an understanding of the process of planning and then undertaking a piece of your own research. You will be introduced to the underlying philosophical positions that underpin the contrasting approaches to research and you will examine the various elements of the research process and the ethical considerations when undertaking a piece of individual research.

Objectives

The aims of the module are to:
-Develop an understanding of the key aspects of the research process within a business management context
-Develop critical analysis skills

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module you will be able to:
Critically analyse existing literature
Analyse data using quantitative techniques
Demonstrate an understanding of research philosophies
Identify the ethical considerations when undertaking piece of primary research

Skills outcomes
Undertake a literature review using relevant databases
Construct research instruments
Analyse and interpret research data

Syllabus

-The philosophy of research and research paradigms
-Formulation of research objectives, questions and hypotheses
-An understanding of potential data collection methods
-Analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative research data
-Conducting an appropriate literature review
-Ethical issues in business and management research

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Workshop	13	1.50	19.50
Private study hours			180.50
Total Contact hours			19.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Reading 81.5 hours
Critical reflection on practice 39 hours
Assignment preparation 40 hours
Assignment Writing 20 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Through regular workshops, monitoring of student contributions, formative feedback and the staged submission of coursework.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Critique	2,500 words methodological critique	50.00
Literature Review	2,500 words	50.00
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: 31/03/2016

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