2018/19 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 2018/19

This module is mutually exclusive with

EDUC2003

Using and Doing Research

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module is designed to prepare students for undertaking a primary research project with children and families in their final year dissertation. The module aims to build upon student’s knowledge of research methodologies and design. Students will find this module useful as preparation for their dissertation or project, especially if the focus involves children and families. A significant component of the module involves exploration of ethical considerations of undertaking research with children and families.

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
1. Differentiate between quantitative and qualitative research methods.
2. Evaluate the suitability of different research methods in the study of children and families.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of ethics and the ethics of researching vulnerable groups.
4. Formulate a valid research question informed by existing research in the area.

Skills outcomes
- Research skills
- Planning skills.

Syllabus

The content will cover such areas as:
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

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Participation in seminars.
- Feedback on draft ethics form
- Feedback of research proposal

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Written Work	Ethics Form (1,500 word equivalent)	30.00
Presentation	Presentation of a research proposal (3,000 word equivalent)	70.00
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: 21/12/2018

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