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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Research Methods 2
Module Code	LG595
School	School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module is deisgned to assist you in the preparation of your thesis. You will have the opportunity to learn about research design, to discuss different techniques you might use and how to bring a research project like a dissertation to completion.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design a dissertation research project
2. Choose the appropriate methodological approach for yout thesis question
3. Carry out an independent piece of research
4. Complete a Masters dissertation

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	20	seminars on methods during class weekends
On-line learning	100	assigned readings and exercises
Independent learning time	130	prepreparation of thesis proposal and reseach design
Total Workload: 250

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Course Outline.
This course will be structured around a series of seminars and outline readings and discussions designed to assist students in designing and carrying out their MA dissertation. It will explore alternative research design strategies and different methodologies which are appropriate for research in development.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Thesis proposal and methodology section	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List