2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC3956 Child and Family Studies: Research Methods

20 creditsClass Size: 25

Module manager: Nathan Loynes
Email: N.Loynes@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is mutually exclusive with

EDUC2003

Using and Doing Research

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The module will introduce students to the research methods and skills required to undertake a small-scale research project in relation to children, young people and families.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will:
- have developed a sound understanding of a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods and be able to evaluate critically their effectiveness
- be able to apply confidently and effectively research approaches in the workplace
- be able to plan effectively a small-scale work-related research project
-demonstrate their understanding of the ethics of research into children, young people and families
- show appreciation of the global and cultural dimension of their research proposal

Skills outcomes
- Research skills
- Planning skills.

Syllabus

The module will introduce students to a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The module will explore the setting of research questions and will consider the ethical challenges of research in the work-base.
-Opportunity to draw on ongoing work experience and to apply and test learning in the work setting.

The practicalities of carrying out research will be considered as will the analysing and writing up of research data.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	11	2.00	22.00
Private study hours			178.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- Preparation of Learning journal = 23 hours
- Preparation of essay = 40 hours
- Preparation of research plan = 40 hours
- Preparation for seminars = 75 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Learning journal
- Participation in seminars.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Written Work	Ethics Form	10.00
Presentation	Presentation of a research proposal	90.00
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: 10/10/2016

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