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2012/13 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC3946 Research Project
20 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Sally Gibbs
Email: s.e.gibbs@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2012/13
Pre-requisite qualifications
Completion of FD Learning & Teaching or equivalentPre-requisites
| LLLC3952 | Researching the Learning and Teaching Sector |
This module is mutually exclusive with
| LLLC3949 | Extended Research Project |
Module replaces
LLLC3092 Undertaking the Specialist Project in PSTLThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
- To identify and execute a work-related research project- To evaluate the literature of the chosen subject area
- To apply appropriate methods of research and evaluate their effectiveness
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the final product
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will have a knowledge of:
- the key concepts of their chosen topic;
- the use, application and evaluation of a variety of research methods;
- the skills of analysing, synthesising and presenting information in an appropriate format.
Skills outcomes
Research skills
Syllabus
The subject of study will be agreed between the supervisor and student. It should fall within the broad area of learning and teaching.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Tutorial | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Private study hours | 196.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 4.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Students will identify the literature on their chosen subject & analyse & synthesize key ideas and concepts. They will plan and conduct research and present the findings in an agreed format.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress will be monitored by regular formal tutorials & informally by email.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Project | Research Project 5,000-6,000 word | 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 websiteLast updated: 13/05/2013
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