Research Methodology

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. Describe the research process and design a research proposal
2. Identify appropriate bibliographical tools and design an appropriate search strategy to identify relevant sources
3. Analyse relevant literature and produce a literature review
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a range of research methods and select and apply the most appropriate methods to a project
5. Discus approaches to data analysis and select appropriate methods of presenting research data
6. Suggest appropriate ways of disseminating the results of a research project
7. Discuss how to estimate the resources required to carry out the investigation and manage a research project

This module provides a basic introduction to research methods which can be used within the ILS/heritage services professions. It will help students to propose, plan and carry out small-scale in-house investigations. It will also lay a foundation for personal research such as the dissertation, or possibly a masters or other higher degree at a later date.

The module will contextualise the role of research in the heritage and ILS professions. It provides an introduction to research planning and design; key quantitative and qualitative methods that might be used to carry out a research project; how to gather and manage their date ethically; and how to appropriately analyse and present their findings. Students will also be given guidance on managing a research project effectively.

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 5