Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
ILM1110
Module Title
RESEARCH IN THE PROFESSION
Academic Year
2010/2011
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
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Other | One week study school |
Seminars / Tutorials | Tutorial support availalbe to discuss module content and to advise on assignment issues |
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
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Semester Assessment | Evaluation of a research article ( circa 2,500 -3,000 words) | 100% |
Semester Assessment | Resubmission of failed coursework | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Brief description
An introduction to research and research methods, with emphasis upon the applicability and use of research in the professional information environment.
Module Skills
Skills Type | Skills details |
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Application of Number | Appreciation for the strength of statistical data and how these data can be manipulated for research purposes |
Communication | Ability to digest and summarise questions of research, present findings and challenge published research strategies. |
Improving own Learning and Performance | Integral to the scheme through independent learning . |
Information Technology | Appreciation of the role played by IT in the analysis of research data |
Personal Development and Career planning | Ability to demonstrate how research may be applied in specific professional environments and situations |
Problem solving | Ability to devise research questions to resolve a perceived problem. Necessitates articulation of both problem and method of resolution. |
Research skills | Ability to compare and contrast different research methods and analyse fitness for purpose in given situations. |
Subject Specific Skills | |
Team work | Appreciation for the need to work with others in any research project, particularly participant involvement and co-operation |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7