Module Details

Module Code: EDUC8061
Title: Dissertation: Field Work
Long Title: Dissertation: Field Work
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to enable the student to conduct a substantial undergraduate
research dissertation focused on sports coaching or physical education related topics. Specifically it involves the students developing a research ethics proposal, engaging in a comprehensive literature review,
devising an appropriate methodological approach and presenting descriptive results from the research.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Formulate a suitable research ethics proposal that consists of an overview of the project incorporating all relevant ethical information relating to issues such as confidentiality, anonymity, data storage procedures, consent forms and information sheets.
LO2 Effectively use relevant databases (e.g. SportsDiscus, Scopus, Google Scholar) to systematically search for relevant literature and then to assess and critically review the literature pertinent to the research topic.
LO3 Select, develop and justify appropriate research methods suitable for the chosen topic using qualitative and/ or quantitative methods as appropriate.
LO4 Analyze and present descriptive results from the research process using appropriate tools
LO5 Engage in independent research with supervision to investigate the specific topic chosen and to collect relevant data for analysis.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Research Ethics
Development of a detailed proposal consisting of the research questions, ethical considerations, an overview of literature and methodological approach.
Research Integrity
Ensure the research process adheres to best practice in relation to research integrity. The research approach adopted will be in agreement with Policy Statement on Ensuring Research Integrity in Ireland (2019). Core principles relating to reliability, honesty, respect and accountability will be promoted throughout the research process.
Review of relevant literature
The students will be required to conduct extensive independent review of research including a thorough analysis of relevant peer reviewed scientific research relating to their chosen topic. The students will be required to display a high standard of writing with a good quality of expression and clarity. Students will conduct systematic searches of relevant databases e.g. SportsDiscus to source recent relevant scientific literature pertinent to the research topic.
Methodology
Students will submit a comprehensive methodology detailing the participant selection, experimental design, data collection methods, data analysis. The methodological approach needs to be justified based on relevant previous literature. This will involve relevant qualitative and/or qualitative data collection methods as appropriate to the research design.
Descriptive results
Students will collate, analyse and present descriptive data relating to the research. Means, standard deviation and frequency statistics are examples of the type of analysis being conducted in this phase of the research.
Supervision support
Students will complete this research phase while on Placement. Regular support and mentoring will be provided by their MTU supervisor who will mentor and guide the student through the research process. As part of this research process it is expected that students will collect data that will be used in Phase 2 of the research process in Semester 2.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Ethics Application providing a: (i) rationale and overview of the research; (ii) specific research questions; and (iii) ethical information relating to the research process.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Submission of an Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, References and Appendices relating to the research topic.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Student as researcher - student engagement in the research process.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Prior to commencing placment students will complete a series of workshops to prepare them for the research process Once per semester 1.00 15
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Weekly meetings with supervisor Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent research activity Every Week 12.67 12.6700000762939
Total Hours 28.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Prior to commencing placment students will complete a series of workshops to prepare them for the research process Once per semester 1.00 15
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Weekly meetings with supervisor Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent research activity Every Week 5.67 5.67000007629395
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thomas, J.R., Nelson, J.K., Silverman, S.J. (2015), Research Methods in Physical Activity., 7th Edition. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois., [ISBN: 9781450470445].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Sharp, J.A., Peters, J., Howard, K.. (2006), The management of a student research project, 3rd edition. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 0566084902].
  • Levin, P.. (2012), Excellent Dissertations: Student friendly guides, Open University Press, London, [ISBN: 0335238610].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Manual, Burns, C,. (2020), Dissertation Manual for Research Methods in Sport Science, Cork Institute of Technology.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 7 Mandatory