Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The module aims to prepare you for the construction of a dissertation at masters degree level. You will be introduced to research methodologies and paradigms, and issues around quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, analysis and debates around ethics, validity and rigour. You will learn how to conduct a literature review. The teaching approach taken will include lectures, small group work, workshops and presentations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Construct a research proposal. 2. Critically engage with theory and literature in a chosen field of research 3. Compare and contrast philosophical and methodological approaches to research 4. Describe various research methods 5. Justify approach to the selection of participants. 6. Discuss the role of rigour, validity and ethics in research | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Research Paradigms.Methodologies.Literature Review.Data Collection Methods.Fieldwork.Ethics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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