Research Methodologies - DHM1020

Assessment 1: Focused classwork observations

A range of in-class formative tasks to support the assessments step-by-step, including tutor feedback and peer to peer feedback on set tasks.

Focused classwork observations

Assessment 1: Oral Assessment

1) Short discussion of a research topic that you’re interested in researching that justifies the appropriateness and manageability of your idea.

Oral Assessment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

3,000-word research proposal that explains and justifies your research design in a clear and informed way.

Written Assignment

This module will help you to know how to design and conduct good research that is appropriate to your course of study. It does this by exploring a range of research approaches, strategies and methods used for researching in the social sciences. The module guides you towards gaining a thorough, critical understanding of research protocols, methods, ethics and ways of doing data analysis. By the end of the module you’ll be confident and capable of designing your own rigorous and valid research project.
The module has two assessments. The first is a short discussion with peers and tutors on a suitable topic, relevant to your course, that you’re interested in researching (25% of module marks). The second is a written research proposal (ideally on the same topic) (3,000 word; 75% of module marks). The module is designed to give you the skills you need to research your Major Study; so it’s normally expected that the topic you pick for the discussion and proposal will be the same or similar to your Major Study topic.

School of Education and Professional Development

http://library.hud.ac.uk/my/DHM1020

DHM1020 - Research Methodologies

Research Methodologies

Applies ethics to a research proposal appropriately

Evaluates critically research methods and processes to make informed choices for the purpose of research design

Designs a research proposal that evidences a critical understanding of research methods, process and protocols

Identifies and contextualises an appropriate research topic from the broader field of study

Justifies the suitability and manageability of the topic relevant to the programme of study