Independent Research Project  - DMC1040

Assessment 1: Written plan

Outline plan of assignment for feedback / discussion;

Written plan

Assessment 1: Project Work

You will be assessed on the basis of the professional project (8,000).In this assignment you will demonstrate the ability to  design and carry out a research study related to a current work-related problem or contemporary issue within the career development and employability sector.
The research study should incorporate evidence of critical engagement with relevant theory and a high level of evaluation, analysis and synthesis.

Project Work

<p>This module will help you design and develop a piece of individual research or a professional project into a topic of your choice that is related to your course. You will draw upon a relevant literature review and select and explain an appropriate research design and technique. You will interpret and evaluate the findings and report them in such a way as to encourage dissemination.</p>

School of Education and Professional Development

<p><a href="https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/1040">https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/DMC1040</a></p>

Education and Community Studies

DMC1040 - Independent Research Project 

Independent Research Project 

Demonstrates understanding of the research process and the interrelationship between philosophy, design and methods

Independently, systematically plans, organises and implements the research project, resulting in a contribution to knowledge

Demonstrates a critical understanding of relevant literature. 

Critically evaluates the limitations of the chosen methodology and data collection methods.

Critically analyses and interprets relevant research and data using appropriate analytical techniques and considers this in light of relevant literature