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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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To develop students' general ability to undertake independent research including problem definition, data collection, analysis and reporting of findings. To equip students with a set of analytical, quantitative and report writing skills with which to carry out their research.The objective of the module is two-fold. One is to guide and assist the participants in understanding the research process and evaluating research articles. The second stage is identifying a possible research area, developing a proposal, conducting the empirical analysis and presenting the results in the form of a well-written article.Students will undertake individual and group research in writing three research projects. The first project will be a group project and will be due in the first semester. It will involve conducting an in-depth literature review in one of several specified areas. The second project will also be a joint project and due in the second semester. This project will be concerned with writing a research proposal. The final project will be for each individual to take the research proposal to its natural conclusion – collecting the data, conducting the empirical analysis and summarizing the results in a report. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Critique financial research and assess appropriateness of research question, methodology and data analysis. 2. Write research reports that accurately conveys the research question, justifies the methodology used, and appropriately interprets the results of the study. 3. Use databases to identify relevant research for conducting literature review. 4. Use appropriate statistical techniques for analysing data and interpreting results. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Description. Students will undertake individual and group research in writing three research projects. The first project will be a group project and will be due in the first semester. It will involve conducting an in-depth literature review in one of several specified areas. The second project will also be a joint project and due in the second semester. This project will be concerned with writing a research proposal. The final project will be for each individual to take the research proposal to its natural conclusion – collecting the data, conducting the empirical analysis and summarizing the results in a report.This module will be run on a workshop/seminar basis – we do not meet every week – see schedule below. You are expected to participate in class discussions. If readings are assigned, read them and think about them ahead of class – this will lead to a richer environment for discussion, may challenge your own thinking and allow us all to benefit from varying perspectives.Workshops will be in the area of(1) Critically Analysing Research and Literature Review;(2) Information and Data Bases;(3) Whats in a Literature Review;(4) Writing a Referees Report – and exercise in critiquing literature;(5) Presentations of Literature Review;(6) Identifying an Area of Research Interest, including writing a Research Proposal;(7) Overview of Research Article, including organising research and formulating a research proposal;(8) Using Bloomberg Terminal and Database;(9) Literature Review, Data Sources, Tools and Methodologies;(10) Writing a Research Paper and Working with your Supervisor.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1359, Reading Material, 0, There is no recommended textbook for this module. Course handouts, incorporating readings and other material will be circulated as appropriate., | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PBSSA | PG Exchange(Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PBSSAO | PG Study Abroad(Business School) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for EF598 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Last Revision | 26-SEP-11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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