Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
ILM1110
Module Title
RESEARCH IN THE PROFESSION
Academic Year
2010/2011
Co-ordinator
Professor David Ellis
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
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
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
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