PSY40290 Developing a Research Design

Academic Year 2019/2020

The aim of this course is to guide postgraduate students in the development of a feasible research proposal. It will discuss the used of a range of methodological approaches in applied research, including qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. This module will assist students in developing a clear research question and identifying the approach and specific research design that best suits their research question. The the module takes the form of interactive seminars where students present their ideas and work together to identify and address research design challenges. Please note that this module takes place on Friday afternoons in Weeks 7-12 of Spring.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
* Identify a clear research question;
* Critically evaluate the full range approaches to applied research;
* Select a research design appropriate to their research question and setting.

Indicative Module Content:

Developing a research question
Selecting a research design
Developing a sampling strategy
Identifying appropriate data collection techniques
Addressing key ethical issues

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

15
Specified Learning Activities

50
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is structured as a series of seminars, where students work though the key topics with a focus on an individual research proposal. Discussion is central to supporting students to reflect on challenges and solutions and make key decisions. Students share their experience of engaging with the relevant published literature with their peers. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PSY40540 - Applied Research Methods


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: 2000 word research proposal Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students are provided with written feedback following completion of the final assignment