Introduction to Research
Description
This module aims to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the nature, purposes and terminology of research. It provides students with an understanding of the research process, key methods used in research and develops their research skills for application in the humanities, natural and social sciences
Learning Outcomes
have a broad, integrated knowledge and understanding of the nature, purposes, terminology and data collection methods that will enable them to complete their own independent research
have an understanding of the key steps in the research process, the need to adopt a systematic approach and be able to exercise appropriate judgement in research design including the selection of appropriate methods to apply in the context of their own research
understand the role and value of primary and secondary data
be able to carry out a literature review and source secondary data relating their research topic
be able to use a range research techniques in collecting primary data
to recognise there are different types of data and the implications for analyses
have an awareness of and sensitivity to the problems of plagiarism and copyright, ethical considerations and access isssues in research