Module Details

Module Code: INTR9011
Title: Research Project Development
Long Title: Research Project Development
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module requires the learner to develop a project plan, complete with a schedule of research work as appropriate for the chosen research problem. The learner should critically evaluate a number of potential solutions where appropriate. The learner will present the research findings in oral and written form.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop a research methodology and project plan for the research project.
LO2 Undertake preliminary qualitative and/or quantitative research work as appropriate.
LO3 Use professional skills to critically evaluate the potential solution(s) to the identified research problem.
LO4 Communicate project details and outcomes using appropriate oral and written skills.
LO5 Evaluate how the project contributes to furthering knowledge in the specific research field.
LO6 Identify a peer-review conference or journal paper for the potential publication of the research work.
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
Research Skills
Review research skills including technical report writing, research methodology and project planning.
Thesis Development and Publication
Structure of a masters thesis and a peer-review conference/journal paper. Preparation for conference presentation: the learner will identify an appropriate conference/journal paper for their research and will identify how their research work may contribute to furthering knowledge in the specific research field.
Creativity and innovation
The learner is expected to show creativity and innovation in their research work.
Preliminary Research Work
Preliminary qualitative and/or quantitative research work must be undertaken to enhance and develop the learner's understanding of the specific research problem addressed. Critically evaluate a number of potential solutions to the research problem, where appropriate.
Project report
Present a written technical report which communicates the research work undertaken to include the project brief, work schedule, the analysis and outcomes of the preliminary work, overall findings and a project plan for the realisation phase. The learner must demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the research problem addressed.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Submit a report on the work undertaken including research methodology and project plan.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 90
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Submit a comprehensive professional report which synthesises the work undertaken.
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 Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Second Week 0.50 1
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 & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for tutorial supervisory sessions Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
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 Second Week 0.50 1
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 & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for tutorial supervisory sessions Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Gina Wisker. (2007), The postgraduate research handbook, 2nd Ed.. Palgrave, London, [ISBN: 978-0-230-52130-8].
  • John W. Creswell and J. David Creswell. (2018), Research Design Qualitative and Mixed Method Approaches, 5th Ed. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, Calif., [ISBN: 9781506386768].
  • edited by Andrew Knight, Les Ruddock. (2008), Advanced research methods in the built environment, Wiley Blackwell, [ISBN: 978-1-4051-6110-7].
  • Mark N.K. Saunders, Philip Lewis and Adrain Thornhill. (2015), Research Methods for Business Students, 7th Ed. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 9781292016627].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robert K. Yin. (2018), Case Study Research & Application: Design and Methods, Sage Publications, [ISBN: 9781506336169].
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_CCOPM_9 Master of Science in Construction Project Management 2 Mandatory
CR_CCNPM_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Construction Project Management 2 Elective