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School:
School of Human and Health Sciences
Credit Rating:
40
Level (including FHEQ):
M (FHEQ Level 7)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2021-09-01
Module Leader:
Susanna Kola-Palmer
Version Number
2023.01
Learning Methods
Seminar
Guided Independent Study
Tutorial and Project Supervision
Synopsis
Research skills are important in many contexts from gathering management data to understanding individual performance in work or education. In this module you will develop the extensive range of research skills acquired in your previous three years of study in psychology and explore how they might be used in academic … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
The learning strategy for this module emerges from the principles of inquiry based learning. Weekly seminars will be facilitated by both staff and students. Students will work together, with the support of staff, to explore problems and ideas around research methods to enable the acquisition of critical research skills. Staff … For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
Ontology and epistemology and their role in academic and work based researchAdvanced analysis and its use in academic and work based contextsResearch design and planning for academic research and work based researchResearch presentation skills for academic and lay audiences.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Presentation
Assessment 2: Written Assignment
My Reading
Reading List