Module Code: |
H9RM1 |
Long Title
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Research Methods 1 (Social Sciences)
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Title
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Research Methods 1 (Social Sciences)
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 9 |
EQF Level: |
7 |
EHEA Level: |
Second Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
Jane Liu |
Module Author: |
Thomas Grenham |
Departments: |
NCI Learning & Teaching
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Critique the philosophical landscape of social research and of the distinctions and import of ontological and epistemological assumptions. |
LO2 |
Analyse of the methodological framework of social research. |
LO3 |
Identify a range of qualitative and quantitative methods in social research and their appropriatness for types of research questions. |
LO4 |
Conduct literature reviews towards the writing-up a minor postgraduate dissertation proposal in the social sciences. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Indicative Content
• Introduction to the course, learning aims, structure, texts, assessment etc.
• Understanding the minor postgraduate dissertation
• The landscape of social research methodology
• Key issues and methods in quantitative research
• Key issues and methods in qualitative research
• Developing a dissertation proposal, configuring the question and research method
• Qualitative methods – interviewing and focus groups
• Your dissertation proposal - presentations
• Lit reviews / Planning research project
• Research ethics. The dissertation journey and the introduction chapter
• Qualitative Data Analysis
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Assignment 1 |
% of total: |
50 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Review of methodologies of social research (2,000 words) |
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Assessment Type: |
Assignment 2 |
% of total: |
50 |
Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Research dissertation proposal (1,500 words) |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
No Description |
24 |
Every Week |
24.00 |
Independent Learning Time |
No Description |
101 |
Every Week |
101.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
24.00 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Alan Bryman. (2001), Social Research Methods, Oxford University Press, Oxford, p.840, [ISBN: 0199588058].
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Gibson Burrell, Gareth Morgan. (1979), Sociological paradigms and organisational analysis, Heinemann, London, [ISBN: 1857421140].
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Martyn Denscombe. (2003), The Good Research Guide, Open University Press, p.400, [ISBN: 9780335241385].
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Nigel Gilbert (Editor). (2008), Researching Social Life, Sage Publications Ltd, London, p.576, [ISBN: 141294662X].
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Dr John Gill, Dr Phil Johnson. (2010), Research Methods for Managers, Sage Publications Ltd, p.288, [ISBN: 1847870945].
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Dr David E Gray. (2004), Doing Research in the Real World, Sage Publications Ltd, London, p.624, [ISBN: 1847873375].
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Punch, K.F. (2005), Introduction to Social Research Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches, Sage Publications Ltd, London.
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Colin Robson. (2002), Real World Research, Blackwell, London, p.640.
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John W. Creswell. (2007), Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design, 2nd. Sage Publications, Inc, London, p.472, [ISBN: 1412995302].
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Norman K. Denzin, Yvonna S. Lincoln, editors. (1994), Handbook of qualitative research, Sage Publications, London, [ISBN: 0803946791].
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Elliot, J.. (2007), Using Narrative in Social Research, Sage, London.
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Steinar Kvale, Svend Brinkmann. (2009), InterViews, Sage Publications, Los Angeles, [ISBN: 0761925422].
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Catherine Kohler Riessman. (2008), Narrative methods for the human sciences, Sage Publications, Los Angeles, [ISBN: 0761929983].
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Michael Quinn Patton. (2001), Qualitative research and evaluation methods, Sage Publications, US, [ISBN: 0761919716].
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James P. Spradley. Participant observation, Holt, New York, [ISBN: 0030445019].
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Jerry W. Willis. Foundations of Qualitative Research, Sage Publications, Inc, p.392, [ISBN: 1412927412].
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Chris Hart. (1998), Doing a literature review, SAGE, London, [ISBN: 0761959750].
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Levin, P.. (2005), Excellent dissertations!, Open University Press, UK.
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Keith F Punch. (2006), Developing Effective Research Proposals, Sage Publications Ltd, London, p.176, [ISBN: 1412921260].
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Swetnam, D. (2008), Writing your Dissertation, Sage Publications., London.
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Nicholas S R Walliman. (2005), Your Research Project, Sage Publications Ltd, London, p.464, [ISBN: 1412901324].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Hammersley, M.. (2000), The relevance of Qualitative Research, Oxford Review of Education, 26 (3-4), 393-405.
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