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Postgraduate Course: Research Methods (REDU11016)

Course Outline
SchoolMoray House School of Education CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaResearch (EDU) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course is designed to provide course members with the knowledge and skills necessary for undertaking a dissertation/extended study at postgraduate level. It will offer an overview of the concepts and techniques which underpin research and provide students with an opportunity to practice certain research skills in conducting a small-scale investigation. Early enrolment is advised for this module, since demand for it is high and places are limited.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Research Process (REDU11011)
Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:
1. identify research questions
2. locate and evaluate critically the relevant literature
3. evaluate a range of data collection instruments with reference to issues such as the reliability and validity of the data, feasibility of use, and ethical considerations
4. interpret data and comment on the conclusions supported
5. undertake a small-scale research project in an area of professional or personal interest
6. present a research report on the small-scale research undertaken in 5 above.
Assessment Information
The course is assessed by a written assignment (4-5000 word research report) based on the results of a small-scale investigation conducted by the student.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Lorna Hamilton
Tel: (0131 6)51 6457
Email: Lorna.Hamilton@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Gemma Hennessey
Tel: (0131 6)51 4241
Email: gemma.hennessey@ed.ac.uk
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