| Module Title |
Research Methods for Story Telling |
| Module Code |
BAA1076 (ITS: MT5807) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module aims to introduce students to the array of options available to researchers when considering management research by providing an overview of research methods in the area of business management and strategy. The module introduces the learner to epistemological and ontological issues of management research and considers the theoretical and practical aspects of research design. Methods of data collection are identified and their strengths and limitations explored. Examination and interpretation of data is explained. Ethical issues in research are also considered.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the role and significance of doing research within business management and strategy.
2. Identify, distinguish and evaluate difference research paradigms, philosophies and epistemologies.
3. Choose and justify an appropriate research methodology.
4. Develop an understanding of how to conduct data analysis
5. Reflect on the personal, professional and ethical issues involved in undertaking research in an organistional context.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Classroom and/or asynchronous activities | | Independent Study | 45 | Reading, research, collaborative learning, exercises | | Report | 45 | Preparing assignment | | Online activity | 11 | Completion of online activities |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11812 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Brian Harney | Module Teacher | Aideen O'Dochartaigh, Niamh Daly, Raymond Treacy |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21232 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Brian Harney | Module Teacher | Aideen O'Dochartaigh, Niamh Daly, Paolo Yaranon, Raymond Treacy |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Draft methodology chapter (preceded by background to study and brief literature review) | 100% | Week 12 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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