Module Identifier PGM0210  
Module Title PRINCIPLES OF RESEARCH DESIGN  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator Professor Christopher Rodgers  
Semester Semester 1  
Other staff Professor Christopher Harding, Dr Michael Roberts  
Co-Requisite PGM0120 , PGM0330  
Course delivery Lecture   14 Hours 7 x 2 hours Lectures will cover these topics:- Formulation of Research Problems, Questions and Hypotheses (including alternative epistemological positions (16); Rationale for Appropriate Research Methods(3); Role of Sampling and Sampling Error(1); Understanding Generalisability; Validity; Reliability; Replicability(2).  
  Seminars / Tutorials   8 Hours 8 x 1 hours Seminars will cover these topics: Formulation of Research Problems, Questions and Hypotheses (including alternative epistemological positions (16); Rationale for Appropriate Research Methods(3); Role of Sampling and Sampling Error(1); Understanding Generalisability; Validity; Reliability; Replicability(2).  
Assessment Essay   2000 words The module will be examined through one 2,000 word research proposal (80%) and through a 10 minute oral presentation (20%). Students must take and pass both sections to pass the module.   100%  
  Resit assessment   There will be an opportunity to take supplementary exams through the presentation of one 2,500 word paper on research design.   100%  
  Resit assessment      

Brief description


This module is designed to be an integral component of the new RT masters courses which the University is introducing in order to meet the requirements of the new ESRC Training Guidelines. In particular it will enable the University to deliver those research skills which cover the principles of research design and are set out in Section E of the ESRC Guidelines. Through this module Masters and PhD satudents will gain a broad knowledge of a range of researchs kills which they can apply in a variety of research contexts.

Learning outcomes


On completion of this module, students should be able to: