Module Details
Module Code: |
INTR9010 |
Title: |
Research Skills and Practice
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Long Title:
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Research Skills and Practice
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NFQ Level: |
Expert |
Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
Field of Study: |
5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
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Module Description: |
The learner develops a project brief from the discipline area, identifying areas where further research is required. The project brief is to include development of aims and objectives for the research project. The learner will develop specific research skills including qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Develop a project brief with aims and objectives in an identified area where further research is required. |
LO2 |
Plan and manage the research project including information search and literature review. |
LO3 |
Employ appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. |
LO4 |
Evaluate and apply accuracy, validity and reliability tests to research data and methods. |
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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).
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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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No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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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.
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No requirements listed |
Indicative Content |
Research Methods
Research methods; literature review, project planning and management, research methodology, written and oral communications, plagiarism, research ethics, project brief (aims and objectives), intellectual property and technology transfer in research.
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Research Brief
Identify areas where further research is required. Outline project aims and objectives and present a work schedule demonstrating how these aims/objectives will be achieved. The work schedule should be achievable and should demonstrate the scope, feasibility, technical complexity and appropriateness of the proposed work.
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Research Skills & Practice
Qualitative and quantitative research. Survey research methods and sample size. Construction, design and administration and analysis of questionnaires. Interviews (structured/unstructured/group) and focus groups. Data preparation and processing. Testing of accuracy, validity and reliability. Triangulation, mixing methods and data.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
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.
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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 |
Theory on course topics and worked examples. |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
One to one review of course topics and worked examples by assigned supervisor |
Every Week |
0.50 |
0.5 |
Independent Learning |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for tutorial supervisory sessions |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
Total Hours |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
Theory on course topics and worked examples. |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
One to one review of course topics and worked examples by assigned supervisor |
Every Week |
0.50 |
0.5 |
Independent Learning |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for tutorial supervisory sessions |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
Total Hours |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Mark N.K. Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill,. (2015), Research Methods for Business Students, 7th Ed. Pearson Education Limited, [ISBN: 978292016627].
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Gina Wisker. (2007), The postgraduate research handbook, 2nd. Palgrave, London, [ISBN: 978-0-230-52130-8].
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John W. Creswell and J. David Creswell. (2018), Research Design Qualitative and Mixed Method Approaches, 5th. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, Calif., [ISBN: 978-150638676].
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edited by Andrew Knight, Les Ruddock. (2008), Advanced research methods in the built environment, Wiley Blackwell, [ISBN: 978-1-4051-6110-7].
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Robert K. Yin. (2018), Case Study Research & Application: Design and Methods, Sage Publications, [ISBN: 9781506336169].
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Clare Morris. (2012), Quantitative approaches in business studies, Financial Times/Prentice Hall, Harlow, [ISBN: B01FGIGU50].
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Other Resources |
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Website, MTU Library - Cork Campus,
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Website, Project Management Institute,
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Website, Association of Researchers in
Construction Management,
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Website, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors,
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