2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

ODES5300M Research Project

45 creditsClass Size: 150

Module manager: Dr Alice Dallabona
Email: A.Dallabona@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 30 Jun (6mth)(adv yr), 1 Jul to 31 Dec, 1 Mar to 31 Aug, 1 Mar to 31 Aug (6mth)(adv yr), 1 May to 31 Oct, 1 May to 31 Oct (6mth)(adv yr), 1 Nov to 30 Apr, 1 Nov to 30 Apr (6mth)(adv yr), 1 Sep to 28 Feb View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Students are required to meet the programme entry requirements prior to studying the module.

Module replaces

N/A

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module is designed to build students’ knowledge, independent research application and practical skills regarding foreign trade dynamics and strategies in the context of the fashion industry value chain through this independent case study investigation.

Objectives

The role of the Research Project module is to provide an opportunity for students to complete and present written research, using the case study approach, on a topic of relevance to the programme. The Research Project aims to explore and interpret research information through critical review and analysis of literature, as well as collect and analyse primary and/or secondary data to create a coherent and cogent argument focused on a specific case of the student’s interest. This module requires students to investigate an issue of contemporary academic and/or business interest, in the subject area of the International Fashion Marketing and Design field. The teaching curriculum for the Masters’ programme has the potential to give rise to novel research questions and a wide scope of subjects that will have interest to the wider academic and professional community.

Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Independently identify a relevant research question(s) within International Fashion and justify it
2. Appropriately design, manage and implement a piece of original research (case study).
3. Apply the knowledge and skills gained from other modules and apply them for research.
4. Critically evaluate, synthesise and summarise literature related to the research question(s)
5. Critically analyse the data collected to answer the research question(s) adopted for the work making sure to establish links between the theory (literature reviewed) and the case study findings.
6. Demonstrate effective communications and academic skills (e.g., writing, referencing, data presentation).

Skills outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an ability to apply skills and knowledge acquired throughout the programme to the framing of specific research questions for their chosen case study;
2. Formulate a detailed research design for case study investigation;
3. Demonstrate appropriate academic rigor in the acquisition, critical analysis using marketing and design management analytic tools and presentation of conceptual and empirical material derived from primary and/or secondary sources;
4. Implement a chosen research case study exhibiting high clarity of expression under the guidance and supervision from the programme team.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the existing literature on the subject by conducting a critical review of literature relevant to the selected topic and case study.
6. Develop and implement critical analysis skills using marketing and design management analytic tools to the data collected to answer the research question(s) adopted for the work making sure to establish links between the theory (literature reviewed) and the case study findings.

Syllabus

This case study is self directed and will be supported by a series of lecture presentation and small group supervisory sessions. The aim is to provide guidance and supervision to guide the structure of the research case study report. Students will be required to provide written drafts of work to their supervisors during the development of the case study (dissertation) to facilitate the supervision process and feedback on progress, content and quality. Students will be required to manage their time and proactively work with their supervisors during the research and write-up period.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
On-line Learning	7	2.00	14.00
Independent online learning hours			22.00
Private study hours			414.00
Total Contact hours			14.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			450.00

Private study

1. Independent reading from the texts that will be provided each week during the presentations – 85 hours
2. Independent case study reading and analysis – 100 hours
3. Additional reading from independently sourced scholarly texts, business plans and case studies – 85 hours
4. Assignment draft preparation –144 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Online learning materials will provide regular opportunity for students to check their understanding these will be small group supervisory meeting with a member of the programme team. Regular group activity embedded into learning will allow self and peer assessment providing opportunities for formative feedback from peers and tutors
Formative feedback will be provided by the supervisor. Students will share their draft with one other student in week 8 and 16 and the student will then share their formative feedback via peer review sessions in week 9 and 17 seminar.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay or Dissertation	7,500 - 9,000 word equivalent case study	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Resit must be of a new case study not previously submitted.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 05/08/2024

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