| Module Title |
Researching Interactions with Technology |
| Module Code |
ICT1000 (ITS: HSA) |
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Faculty |
Electronic Engineering |
School |
Engineering & Computing |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
20 |
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Description
A module where students explore the relevance of understanding the culture in which technologies are designed and deployed for management of IT, design of IT, and everyday use of current and future generations of IT. This course enables students to develop a critical position on technology use, experience, and adoption in social and cultural contexts, and allows students to carry out an empirical research project. As well as developing research skills, an examination is also made of the relevance of research in the business and everyday world of ICT. The module shapes an attitude toward professional practice as reflective, evidence-based practice.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Analyse data using quantitative and qualitative methods.
2. Complete a research proposal.
3. Critically evaluate a substantial research literature.
4. Carry out an empirical research project in a scientific,
professional manner (with supervision).
5. Apply ethical standards in research.
6. Collect and analyse data utilising qualitative,
quantitative, or mixed methods.
7. Write a concise and professionally orientated scientific
report on what they have discovered, modelled on a relevant
journal article.
8. Reflect on lessons learned in the process of carrying out the
research project.
9. Apply teamworking skills and values in mutual online support
environment.
10. Develop an infographic to communicate your research to a wider audience.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Tutorial | 20 | Face-to-face tutorials are held in DCU on Saturdays and Virtual Classroom tutorials on weekday evenings according to the timetable | | Online activity | 50 | Interaction with tutor and fellow students | | Directed learning | 8 | Supervisor meetings | | Assignment Completion | 200 | Work independently on assignments over the year | | Assessment Feedback | 6 | Assimilating and applying individual and group feedback on assignments | | Independent Study | 210 | Reading, study, research and problem solving |
| Total Workload: 494 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11783 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Richard Bolger | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Research Ethics Application | 6% | n/a | | Assignment | Statistics exercise or Qualitative exercise | 7% | n/a | | Assignment | Draft literature review | 7% | n/a | | Assignment | Online collaboration | 7% | n/a | | Completion of online activity | n/a | 7% | n/a | | Extended Essay / Dissertation | Dissertation | 60% | n/a | | Reflective journal | Research project journal | 6% | n/a |
| 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 |
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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:
- Bell, J.: 2014, Doing your research project: A guide for first time researchers, 6th, McGraw-Hill (ebook in DCU library), New York,
- Robson, C. and McCartan, K: 2016, Real world research: a resource for users of social research methods in applied settings, 4th, Wiley (ebook in DCU library), New Jersey:,
- Bryman, A.: 2016, Social research methods, 5th, Oxford University Press., Oxford,
- Pallant, J.: 2016, SPSS survival manual: a step by step guide to data analysis using IBM SPSS, 6th, McGraw-Hill., Berkshire,
- Smith, J.A: 2016, Qualitative Psychology: A practical guide to research methods, 3rd, Sage, London,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
- Various: See Module Text and Moodle for full list of readings,
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