A report length 1000 words, weighted at 20% in week 6 consisting of a research proposal that includes the project title, aims and objectives, introduction and outline literature review. [Tests learning outcome 1].

An assignment length 1000 words, weighted at 20% in week 12 consisting of a justified methodological approach in respect of achieving stated aims and objective [Tests learning outcome 2 ].

An assignment length 3000 words, weighted at 60% comprising an analysis of independent research and reasoned argument in respect of research questions/objectives agreed with the student's supervisor. [Tests learning outcomes 2, 3 & 4]

Weirich, T.R., Pearson, T.C., Churyk, N.T. (2009) Accounting and Auditing Research: Tools & Strategies. Wiley.
Hart, C (2006) Doing a Literature Review. Sage
Bell, J (2005) Doing Your Research Project. Open University Press

Module study guide
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During TB1 you will be introduced to research philosophy, research methods and develop a project proposal. You will practice academic writing, critical thinking, explore alternative research methods and independently explore suitable project topics related to your career development.
During TB2 you will undertake independent research and progress towards completion of your research project.

Your Supervisor will be assigned to you in Week 1. TB1 will consist of 36 hours of lectures and group sessions. Your supervisor will provide formative feedback during group sessions and electronic feedback on your individual project proposal. In Week 1 of TB2, you are required to attend a 2-hour group workshop for generic feedback on the project proposals and discussions on the final assignment and Week 5 of TB2 for further support.
During TB2 you are required to work independently on the production of your assignment with guidance from your supervisor via individual meetings at predetermined dates/times.

You are required to book appointments with your Supervisor using the schedule of available appointments provided to you by your Supervisor. You must bring to each meeting, a prepared list of questions. The Supervisor is there to provide guidance, whilst the project remains your own work and therefore it is your responsibility to manage your study objectives and study time so that a submission is made of an acceptable piece of work by the stated deadline.

There is an additional assessment point i.e. three assessment points as opposed to two assessment points for a 30 credit module. The additional assessment is scheduled to take place in Week 6 of TB1 and aims to provide an opportunity for students to focus their attention on the research tasks ahead, to assess their progress to date and to work effectively towards achieving a high overall module grade.