| Module Title: | Social Research Studies |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will use lectures, readings, problem based learning, discussion, and case studies |
| Module Aim: |
To introduce students to the principles of research design and practice. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of research methodologies, methods, and sampling. D1:P15, P18, P19; D2: P7 D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17 |
| LO2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of potential ethical issues in social research and how these are addressed in research practice. D1: P. 8, P13,P, 15, P17, P19; D2: P6;P8 D5: P17 |
| LO3 |
Demonstrate an understanding of ‘quality’ in research and how to assess existing evidence. D1: P19; D2: P7;P8, D3: P9; P.12 ; D4: P3; D5: P5 |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| 10043 |
COMM C1701 |
Communications Research and Study Skills |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Research Questions
Identifying & Developing Research Objectives, Aims, and Questions
D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
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Developing the Research Context
Literature Reviews; Assessing Quality in Research D1: P19; D2: P7; D3: P9; P, 12: D4: P3; D5: P5
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Ethics in Social Research
Ethical practice in social research; Policies on ethics for researchers (e.g. GDPR, HRB); Procedures in ethical research
D1: P13, P. 15, P17, P19; D2: P6; D5: P17
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Qualitative Research
Principles of Qualitative Research; Design, Implementation, and Analysis of Qualitative Research Methods D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
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Sampling in Social Research
Probability & Non-Probability Sampling Techniques D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
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Quantitative Research
Principles of Quantitative Research; Design, Implementation, and Analysis of Quantitative Research Methods D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
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Mixed Method/Methodology Research
Principles of Mixed Method/Methodology Research; Design, Implementation, and Analysis of Mixed Method/Methodology Research D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 25.00% |
| Project | 75.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
MCQ exam on research methods and practice - D1: P13,P. 15, P17, P18, P19; D2: P6; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17 |
1,2 |
25.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
Research Proposal - D1: P13, P17, P18, P19; D2: P6, P7; D3: P5, P9; D4: P4; D5: P5, P17 |
1,2,3 |
75.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning Time |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
| Tutorial |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
| Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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