Applied Research Project
Description
This module will reflect the incremental development of knowledge, skills and competencies in research methods over the previous four years of research education and exposure. This module prepares and equips the student to undertake and complete an empirical research project under supervision. It is expected that a student’s development of knowledge, skills, and competencies in research methods and empirical work will be demonstrated by successful completion of an empirical project. This will involve the collection and analysis of original empirical data, or equivalent alternatives such as computational modelling of empirical data or secondary data analysis, such as a meta-analysis.
Learning Outcomes
Select, design, and plan and complete a research project and manage the time involved to complete the project, and related report, within given time constraints.
Independantly source, read and critically evaluate the relevant primary literature on the chosen topic.
Critically demonstrate the ability and understanding of working independently and recognising the role and function of the research supervisors.
Critically Identify, formulate, and communicate a research problem, aim and objectives
Classify and justify the use of an appropriate research methodology in addressing the identified research problem.
Critically analyse ethical issues that may affect the study and design a methodology that addresses ethical requirements
Execute research in the laboratory or field.
Accurately record, interpret, and report relevant data in a manner that addresses the research question.
Critically analyse, interpret, and draw conclusions from the research findings.
Critically communicate results in a clear, concise, and scholarly manner by means of a formal written report which follows the accepted conventions of the discipline and by means of a seminar presentation