Module: Dissertation 1 Research Methods Comms & Media

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Dissertation 1 Research Methods Comms & Media
Module Code	CM3009
School	School of Communications
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Angelos G. Bollas Semester 2: Angelos G. Bollas Autumn: Angelos G. Bollas
Module Teachers	Angelos G. Bollas
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module prepares students to devise and complete an independent academic project. Students learn the basics research skills and methods required for undertaking a piece of research, and they work on drafting a solid and succinct research proposal.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the knowledge acquired over the duration of the BA programme to develop a research project proposal
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the literature relevant to the research topic
3. Develop distinct research methods appropriate to particular research topics
4. Discern the ethical issues involved in the project and act accordingly

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Weekly sessions
Independent Study	40	Research and reading
Assessment Feedback	3	One-to-one feedback on proposal; Meeting with module lecturer/s
Assignment Completion	60	Developing a research proposal
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Elements of a Research Project
Elements of a Research Project Research Project Preparation Conducting a Literature Review Choosing an Appropriate Methodology

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Develop a research proposal (and attendance & participation)	100%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Babbie, E.: 2010, The practice of social research, 12th, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth,
Bazeley, P.: 2013, Qualitative Data Analysis: Practical Strategies, Los Angeles: SAGE,
Bell, J.: 2005, Doing Your Research Project: a guide for first time researchers in education, health and social science, Open University Press,
Booth, W.C., Colomb, G.G., and Williams, J.M.: 2008, The craft of research, 3rd, Chicago: University of Chicago Press,
Crano, W.D. & Brewer, M.B.: 2002, Principles and Methods of Social Research, 2nd, LEA Publishers,
Deacan, D., Pickering, M., Golding, P., and Murdoch, G.: 2014, Researching communications: a practical guide to methods in media and cultural analysis, 2nd, London: Bloomsbury Academic,
Neuman, W.L.: 2014, Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 7th, Pearson,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

CS	BA in Communication Studies

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