2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC3956 Child and Family Studies: Research Methods
20 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Ryan Wilkinson
Email: R.Wilkinson1@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
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 |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Seminar | 1 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 83.00 | ||
Private study hours | 100.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 17.00 | ||
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
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