Module: Research Dissertation

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Research Dissertation
Module Code	HD529
School	76
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Aisling Fleming Semester 2: Aisling Fleming Autumn: Aisling Fleming
Module Teachers	Aisling Fleming
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	30
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module provides the opportunity for students to engage in depth with an issue of professional and intellectual interest with respect to the field of guidance and counselling. Students, as a result of engaging in research under supervision, will have an opportunity to demonstrate how research contributes to the development of knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

1. Conduct a literature review pertinent to their chosen topic.
2. Select an appropiate methodolgy for the dissertation
3. Collect data by using appropiate research methods
4. Carry out an analysis of collated data and present the findings
5. Establish conclusions and make possible recommendations arising from the research project.
6. Account for the ethical considerations and implications in carrying out research.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	No Description
Seminars	6	No Description
Independent Study	30	No Description
Lecture	20	No Description
Directed learning	150	No Description
Independent Study	550	No Description
Total Workload: 768

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

Syllabus

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Presentation	Present the research findings	100%

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 2

Indicative Reading List

•Schutt, Russell K.,: 0, (2006) Investigating the Social World: The process and practice of research. California: Sage.,
•Denscombe, Martyn: 0, (1999,2003,2007) The Good Research Guide. Buckingham: Open University Press.,
Creswell, John W: 0, (2003) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. California: Sage.,
Punch, Keith F.: 0, (2005) Introduction to social research: quantitative and qualitative approaches. 2nd ed. London: SAGE,
Bell, Judith: 0, (1987, 1993, 2005) Doing your research project. Maidenhead: Open University Press.,

Other Resources

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Programme or List of Programmes

MSGC	MSc in Guidance Counselling

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