Module Title: | Social Research Studies |
Language of Instruction: | English |
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: P18, P19; 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: P13, P17, P19; D2: P6; D5: P17 |
LO3 |
Demonstrate an understanding of ‘quality’ in research and how to assess existing evidence. D1: P19; D2: P7; D3: P9; 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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9702 |
RECH C1402 |
Communications, Research and Study Skills |
9868 |
RECH C3402 |
Social Research Studies |
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 |
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; 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, P17, P19; D2: P6; D5: 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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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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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 | % |
Continuous Assessment | 25.00% |
Project | 75.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Essay |
Continuous assessment - D1: P13; P17; P18; P19; D2: P6; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5; P17 |
1,2 |
25.00 |
n/a |
Project |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
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 |
Tutorial |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
Independent Learning Time |
12 Weeks per Stage |
7.42 |
Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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