Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8020
Title: Research Project Proposal
Long Title: Research Dissertation Project Proposal
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to develop and present a research project proposal. The proposal will form the basis for the completion of a research dissertation
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify a suitable related topic and develop a research statement.
LO2 Analyse and review a range of literature.
LO3 Develop appropriate research methodologies.
LO4 Determine an appropriate research design.
LO5 Write a Research Project proposal.
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 prior learning required.
 
Indicative Content
Research Topic.
Definition of the meaning of research. Identification of a research question. Development of the research statement. Examples of research.
Lierature Review.
Library sources: Books, on-line journals, industry relevant publications, web sites. Use of search techniques. Topic focus. Critical reading. Referencing. Ethics.
Research Methodologies.
Quantitative and qualitative research. Interview techniques. Questionnaire design. Experiments. Observation techniques.Participant selection. Sampling techniques. Ethical research.
Research Design.
Research theories. Research strategies. Project management. Gantt Charts.
Dissertation proposal writing.
Dissertation layout. Composition techniques. Dissertation structure. Critical thinking.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
The learner will submit a Research Proposal of approximately 5,000 words which will include details of the research topic and statement, a literature review, methodologies identified, the research design and references.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
The learner will submit an assignment based on the literature review of their chosen topic.
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 Workshop and lecturing Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Learning Non Contact Student research 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 Workshop and lecturing Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Learning Non Contact Student research Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thomas, Gary. (2017), How to do your Research Project, Sage Publications Ltd., London, [ISBN: 9781473948877].
  • Ranjit Kumar. (2019), Research Methodology, 4th. Sage Publications Ltd., London, [ISBN: 9781526449900].
  • Caroll, Helen. You're actually a good writer, AHEAD.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bryman, Alan. (2016), Social Research Methods, 5th. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, [ISBN: 9780199689453].
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_BGSCM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Global Supply Chain Management 1 Mandatory
CR_SNASC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nautical Science 1 Mandatory