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Archived Version 2017 - 2018

Module Title Research Project 2
Module Code ES327
School 78

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorDr Justin RamiOffice NumberCA114
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 15
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

The module aims to enable students to introduce and implement a research project within their field of professional practice. The focus of this research will have been determined in Module ES324. It will support students in identifying and conducting research within their fields of education/training and also provide students with experience in designing and implementing research methodologies. The module will allow students to link theory to practical application, to develop research skills and facilitate reflective professional practice in an education and/or training context.

Learning Outcomes




Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture45No Description
Assignment Completion125No Description
Group work75No Description
Independent Study100No Description
Tutorial30No Description
Total Workload: 375

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Zina O'Leary,: 0, The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project, ISBN: 978-1-84860-010-2
  • Judith Bell: 2010, Doing your research project, Open University Press / McGraw Hill, Maidenhead, ISBN: 978-0335235827
  • Gina Wisker: 2009, The undergraduate research handbook, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke,
  • Jennifer Mason: 0, Qualitative researching, 0 7619 7428 8
  • Uwe Flick,: 0, An Introduction to Qualitative Research, 978-1-84787-323-1
  • David Silverman: 0, Doing qualitative research, ISBN: 1412901979
  • Chris Hart: 1998, Doing a literature review, SAGE, London, 0 7619 5974 2
Other Resources

10826, website, 0, http://www.sess.ie/documents-and-publications/otherdes, 10827, website, 0, http://www.education.ie/en/, 10828, website, 0, http://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Policy-Reports/lit_num_strategy_full.pdf, 10829, website, 0, http://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Policy-Reports/traveller_ed_strat.pdf, 10830, website, 0, http://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Policy-Reports/fe_aduled_wp.pdf,
Programme or List of Programmes
BETBSc in Education & Training
BETFBSc Education & Training (FACE) - Flexi
ETBSc in Education & Training
ETFBSc Education & Training (FACE) -Daytime
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