Research Process (P00381)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P00381

This module requires students to understand the process required to formulate a research project. Central to this process is the need to be able to identify clear and precise research questions and to formulate scientifically rigorous designs and approaches to collecting information. Students will also develop an appreciation of the responsibilities associated with professional conduct in work of this nature and the conventions and recommendations that guide the presentation of scientific work. Whilst not all students will necessarily use this module to develop a proposal for their dissertation it is expected that all students completing postgraduate work should have an understanding of the research process and the opportunity to benefit from the potential transfer of the fundamental skills the process promotes.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Research (EDU), (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 4 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
12/02/2008	18:30	20:30

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the unit, students will be able to:

1. Identify and refine a focus for research
2. Evaluate and select effective design and methods to meet the research focus.
3. Plan and present a proposed programme of work