| Title: | Research Doc & Dissem |
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| Long Title: | Research Documentation and Dissemination |
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| Field of Study: |
Architecture & Urban Environment
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
KATHERINE KEANE |
| Module Author: |
KATHERINE KEANE |
| Module Description: |
This module facilitates the development and dissemination of self-directed research. The research will focus on a contemporary challenge within the discipline and contribute to knowledge in the field. The learner will select appropriate discipline specific research methodology and techniques of documentation and dissemination for his/her area of research. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Develop and document self-directed research. |
| LO2 |
Investigate a contemporary challenge within the discipline and contribute to knowledge in this area. |
| LO3 |
Implement appropriate professional communication skills and synthesise the research into appropriate discipline specific formats. |
| LO4 |
Prepare a thesis, presented in a variety of discipline specific formats, that details and evaluates the work undertaken and justifies the conclusions reached. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
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 CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
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
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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. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Research
Self directed learning that critically investigates a specific research problem.
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Development of Knowledge
Investigation of a contemporary challenge within the discipline and contribution to knowledge in this area by identifying, applying and critically interpreting appropriate, rigorous and advanced research methods and techniques.
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Professional Communication
Demonstrate the ability to disseminate the research work and outcomes and communicate effectively, through appropriate discipline specific formats and critique.
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Thesis
Present a thesis, utilising a variety of formats, which communicates and disseminates the research work undertaken and the research outcomes developed. The thesis should include the analysis undertaken, results of the work and how this work contributes to furthering knowledge in the specific field of research. The learner must demonstrate a deep and fundamental understanding of the specific research problem addressed.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Submit a draft of the research documentation and dissemination. |
1,3 |
10.0 |
Week 4 |
| Presentation |
Presentation of the research project. |
1,3 |
10.0 |
Sem End |
| Project |
Submission of research documentation and dissemination |
1,2,3 |
80.0 |
Sem End |
| 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 institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Review of Progress |
0.5 |
Every Week |
0.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Project work and independent learning |
27.5 |
Every Week |
27.50 |
| Total Hours |
28.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
28.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.50 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Review of progress |
0.5 |
Every Week |
0.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Project work and independent learning |
27.5 |
Every Week |
27.50 |
| Total Hours |
28.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
28.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.50 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Gina Wisker 2008, The postgraduate research handbook, 2nd Ed., Palgrave London [ISBN: 978-0-230-52130-8]
- John A. Sharp, John Peters, and Keith Howard 2006, The management of a student research project, 3rd Ed., Gower London [ISBN: 0-566-08490-2]
- Levin, P. 2008, Excellent Dissertations, Student Friendly Guides, McGraw-Hill London [ISBN: 13-978-033521822-6]
- John W. Creswell 2009, Research Design Qualitative and Mixed Method Approaches, 3rd Ed. Ed., Sage Publications Thousand Oaks, Calif. [ISBN: 978-1-4129-6557-6]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Andrew Knight, Les Ruddock, ed 2008, Advanced research methods in the built environment, Wiley Blackwell [ISBN: 978-1-4051-6110-7]
- Robert K. Yin (Editor) 2009, Case Study Research: Design and Methods, 4th Ed. Ed., Sage Publications [ISBN: 978-1-4129-6099-1]
- Robert K. Yin (Editor) 2007, Case Study Research: Design and Methods, 2nd Ed. Ed., Sage Publications [ISBN: 978-1-4129-6099-1]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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Module Delivered in
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