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2013/14 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LAW5660M Research Methods

15 creditsClass Size: 200

Module manager: TBA

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2013/14

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

By the end of this module, students should:
- be aware of a variety of approaches and perspectives which are available to those conducting legal research;
- be capable of formulating appropriate and relevant research questions;
- be able to design a research strategy appropriate to carrying out an independent research project;
- be able to select the research methods appropriate to the collection and analysis of data or evidence relating to the research question;
- have become familiar with the opportunities (and limitations) provided by on-line research;
- be able to use with confidence the various relevant library and online resources.

Syllabus

The course focuses on the mechanics of the research process - how to formulate research questions, design research strategies and generally go about the process of 'researching'. Some sessions of the course are devoted to exploring some of the different perspectives and approaches available to researchers. These sessions will illuminate how such different theoretical and methodological approaches can be operationalised, thus continuing the practical focus of the course.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	6	1.00	6.00
Seminar	2	2.00	4.00
Private study hours			140.00
Total Contact hours			10.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progression is monitored through their attendance and performance in seminars.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Set of 5 short questions on abstract elements of the research process - 2,500 words in total	50.00
Research Proposal	1 x 2,500 words research proposal	50.00
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: 30/05/2014

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