Module Details

Module Code: TOUR8002
Title: Research Project Tour & Hosp
Long Title: Research Project Tour & Hosp
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8120 - Tourism
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The dissertation is designed to provide an opportunity for students to undertake a substantial academic project in the area of Hospitality and Tourism. The research project is intended to build on the taught modules of the award and is designed to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the degree programme. This initial module focusses on the review of literature to the proposed research topic and a methodology plan.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop a comprehensive research proposal and literature review concerning the tourism or hospitality research project under investigation
LO2 Make use of appropriate sources of data and demonstrate application of academic writing.
LO3 Critically review academic literature relevant to the research, and determine where gaps exist and primary research is necessary.
LO4 Apply various research methodologies and critically appraise their appropriateness to their research
LO5 Analyse and present Primary sources of data
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.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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
Development of a Research Plan
Sourcing data, Principles of Academic Writing, Use of End Note, Accessing Library Resources, Research Methodologies and Survey tools and techniques, Data Analytics, Interpretation and Presentation of data.
Conduct Independent Research
The student will need to undertake a detailed investigation into a topic specifically related to the tourism industry. An extensive literature search and critical evaluation of previous research related to the area under investigation
Academic Research
Thorough analysis of secondary data on chosen topic including a comprehensive search of academic and industry reports; books; journals; statistics and e-sources of data.
Research Methodolgies
Analysis of the various research methodologies and methods employed in tourism research
Managing a Research Project
The students will be required to submit a completed literature review including the chosen methodology for the empirical research of the project. Under guidance students will be expected to display a high standard of academic writing, clearly presented with the use of appropriate referencing where required.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Interviews and meetings with supervisor throughout the semester
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 80
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Completed Literature Review and Methodology framework outline
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Research Proposal
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 Managing your Research Project Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Contact with assigned research supervisor Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed research Every Week 5.67 5.67000007629395
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Managing your Research Project Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Contact with assigned research supervisor Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self Directed research Every Week 5.67 5.67000007629395
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.33
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bryan Greetham. How to Write your Undergraduate Dissertation, Palgrave Macmillan, p.416, [ISBN: 9780230218758].
  • Saunders M, Lewis P, Thornhill A. (2016), Research Methods for Business Students, 7th. Pearson, Essex, [ISBN: 9781292016627].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_FTRSM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management 7 Elective