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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2004 - 2005
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Module Title |
Research Methodology 1
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Module Code |
LG528
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School |
School of Law & Government
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Professor Robert Elgie | Office Number | C219 |
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Level |
5
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 to enable students to develop effective dissertation proposals
7 to explore and discuss appropriate research methodologies
7 to assist students in planning their dissertation process
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Learning Outcomes
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Through this module students will develop a research proposal, discuss and make decisions on alternative research strategies and methodologies and begin the process of research and writing.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
75
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· Establishing a Dissertation timetable
· Writing the thesis proposal
· Research skills: internet, databases, CD ROMs, OPACs
· Using theory and models in empirical research
· First steps in producing a literature review
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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King, Gary, Robert O. Keohane and Sidney Verba (1994). Designing social inquiry :scientific inference in qualitative research. Princeton, N.J.:Princeton University Press.
Hart, Chris, (2001). Doing a literature search : a comprehensive guide for the social sciences. London: SAGE
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| MAGB | MA in Globalisation |
| MIR | MA in International Relations |
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