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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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This purpose of this module is to prepare students for the construction of a research thesis at masters degree level. It aims to introduce students to a range of research methodologies.
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Having undertaken this module, students will be able to:
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Research traditions and paradigms in the social sciences. Action research, critical inquiry and reflective practices as theories and practices. Action research, reflective practice and the process of continuous improvement Research designs and methodologies. Qualitative research/ethnographic research/ interpretative research. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schutt, Russell K., (2006) Investigating the Social World: The process and practice of research. California: Sage. Bell, Judith (1987, 1993, 2005) Doing your research project. Maidenhead: Open University Press. Creswell, John W (2003) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. California: Sage. Mason, Jennifer (2002) Qualitative Researching. London: Sage Publications. Silverman, David (2000, 2005) Doing Qualitative Research. California: Sage. Burgess, Robert G (1984, 1990) In the Field: An Introduction to Field Research. London: Falmer Press. Rose, Gillian (2001) Visual Methodologies: An introduction to the interpretation of visual mater. London: Sage. Hine, Christine (2000) Virtual Ethnography. London: Sage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MSSED | MSc in Science Education | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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