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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Research Methodology
Module Code	MT5116
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module gives participants an understanding of the processes in undertaking social science research. The focus of the module will be to review Research methods for the MSc in Health & Safety. The module will begin with an introduction to the research process, and will develop into an exploration of social research and social research methods. Each stage of the research process will be examined, research design, ethics, literature review, research methodologies and data gathering techniques, data analysis, drawing conclusions, making recommendations. By the end of the module participants will have a thorough grasp of the principles and practicalities of social science research.

Learning Outcomes

1. To give students an understanding of the processes in undertaking social science research
2. To provide students with an understanding of how to write a ‘research proposal’.
3. To familiarize students with the literature and methodologies in the research methods field.
4. To provide students with an understanding of how to conduct research investigations using the various methodological tools within the research methods field.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Block Release Lectures
Library	20	Library Study
Independent learning time	21	Self Study
Assignment	40	Preparation for individual assignment
Group work	20	Preparing for Presentation
Total Workload: 125

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

Research Design.
Introduction to Research MethodsWriting a Research Proposal.

Philosophy of Social Science.
Introducing Philosophy of Social Science.

Qualitative Approaches.
Research MethodologiesData Collection & Analysis.

Quantitative Approaches.
Questionnaire-Data Collection & Analysis.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Presentation	Individual presentation on emerging Research Proposal	20%	Every Second Week
Assignment	Written assignment-Research Proposal	80%	Sem 1 End

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