2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC2300 Planning and Developing a Research Project
20 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Rosa Mas Giralt
Email: R.MasGiralt@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module will support students in developing the research skills and knowledge on ethical procedures necessary to undertake a real world project in relation to a subject- or professional- based issueObjectives
In this module, students will build on the learning from their year one research project by acquiring further skills in research methods, data analysis approaches and writing up of research. They will carry out a substantial research project proposal and corresponding ethics application in preparation for the year three dissertation.The module will give students an experience in designing a research project on an area of the programme that has taken their interest. This can be on a subject- or professional- based issue. It will also consolidate students’ skills on evaluating the reliability of different methodological approaches, selecting appropriate research and analysis techniques, applying ethical principles to real world projects and presenting research.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to:
-plan and present a research project on a subject of interest to them
-select the most appropriate research methods to carry out the project
-evaluate the reliability and validity of the research approach adopted
-address ethical issues and risks in the project
-choose an appropriate data analysis approach
-present a research project proposal
Skills outcomes
- Research skills
- Project management skills
- Critical analysis of research approaches
- Presentation skills
- Ethical awareness in applied research
Syllabus
The module will introduce students to a wider range of research methods, and data analysis techniques and research writing styles. Students will be expected to apply previous learning from the level 1 module, Introduction to Research and Ethics, to design their own project, with supervision, and complete the ethics review and risk assessment procedures ready to be submitted to an ethics committee. The subject of the research project is likely to have arisen from an area of the wider programme. Students will be expected to show awareness of how their research relates to a wider social/ global context.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 50.00 | ||
Private study hours | 120.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
Time for private study is expected to break down as follows:Reading and research 50 hours
Preparation for seminars 20 hours
Assignment Preparation 50 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module via supervision meetings, student engagement in group seminars and via the VLE.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Oral Presentation | Presentation of a research proposal | 60.00 |
Report | Ethics and research design evaluation (2,000 words equivalent) | 40.00 |
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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