Research in the Profession

Cod y Modiwl
DSM1810
Teitl y Modiwl
Research in the Profession
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2025/2026
Semester
Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Anoush Simon
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Jennie Hill
Ms Tanya Rogers
Dr Sue Lithgow
Dr Anoush Simon
Dr Sarah Higgins

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Critical analysis of a research article: (2,500-3,000 words) 100%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Critical analysis of a research article: (2,500-3,000 words) 100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. * identify and comment on the relevance of a research question or series of research questions
  2. * evaluate critically, a range of research methods, approaches and techniques
  3. * justify the value of evidence based practice
  4. * assess and describe how research and evaluation can be applied in specific workplace situations
  5. * evaluate potential difficulties faced by the researcher with respect to ethical principles

Disgrifiad cryno

An introduction to research and research methods, with emphasis upon the applicability and use of research in the professional information environment.

Cynnwys

Unit 1 discusses the nature of research, its relevance to the information profession and its applicability in the workplace.
Unit 2 looks at strategies for formulating valid research questions and carrying out a piece of research.
Unit 3 discusses the principles of research design.
Unit 4 is concerned with evaluation; how researchers analyse data and present findings.
Unit 5 examines data collection and analysis in practice.
Unit 6 deals with the ethics of research.
Unit 7 looks at research in practice, with examples from the information professions.
Unit 8 covers techniques for reviewing research and drawing conclusions from published research. Evidence-based practice is revisited and research opportunities in the information disciplines highlighted.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Ability to digest and summarise questions of research, present findings and challenge published research strategies.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Ability to demonstrate how research may be applied in specific professional environments and situations
Datrys Problemau Ability to devise research questions to resolve a perceived problem. Necessitates articulation of both problem and method of resolution.
Gwaith Tim Appreciation for the need to work with others in any research project, particularly participant involvement and co-operation
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Integral to the scheme through independent learning in DL mode
Rhifedd Appreciation for the strength of statistical data and how these data can be manipulated for research purposes
Sgiliau ymchwil Ability to compare and contrast different research methods and analyse fitness for purpose in given situations.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Appreciation of the role played by IT in the analysis of research data

Nodau

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