Module Descriptors
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH METHODS
COIS70736
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Wilfred Eardley
Email: W.A.Eardley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework including a number of deliverables (Learning outcomes 1-4):
- Group assignment: A mini project to apply concepts of team work within a project environment, primary research and statistical data. (50%)
- An abstract of proposed dissertation project which outlines the topic of research, preliminary research problems, aims/objectives and deliverable dissertation project proposal, which states research programme and reflects the understanding of the research problem in its context and methods adopted in the project supported by an individual presentation. (50%)
- Group assignment: A mini project to apply concepts of team work within a project environment, primary research and statistical data. (50%)
- An abstract of proposed dissertation project which outlines the topic of research, preliminary research problems, aims/objectives and deliverable dissertation project proposal, which states research programme and reflects the understanding of the research problem in its context and methods adopted in the project supported by an individual presentation. (50%)
Module Indicative Content
Lectures to familiarise students with Career Planning, Project Management and Globalisation and its impact.
Reflection on personal development in both an academic and a broader context.
Transferable skills that will assist the student in their future career planning including obtaining a placement and for further postgraduate study. These include developing skills to enable individuals to sell themselves through the development of personal presentation skills, conducting interviews to assist in research and producing technical reports.
Refine skills in project planning, organisation of study materials, presentation and dissemination of research, research proposal specification, techniques of research report writing.
Methods and skills of literature research, gathering of data from a range of sources, selecting and using appropriate technologies available (e.g. library, digital library, Internet facilities and other sources).
The professional issues ever present in the environment, including health and safety, standards, ethical and social issues, professional bodies.
Techniques required to analyse data and to present the results in a suitable format.
Research proposal specification, regulations and supervisor's role. A student will demonstrate a wide range of professional and IT skills such as producing technical documents, research papers and outline project proposals and plans.
Reflection on personal development in both an academic and a broader context.
Transferable skills that will assist the student in their future career planning including obtaining a placement and for further postgraduate study. These include developing skills to enable individuals to sell themselves through the development of personal presentation skills, conducting interviews to assist in research and producing technical reports.
Refine skills in project planning, organisation of study materials, presentation and dissemination of research, research proposal specification, techniques of research report writing.
Methods and skills of literature research, gathering of data from a range of sources, selecting and using appropriate technologies available (e.g. library, digital library, Internet facilities and other sources).
The professional issues ever present in the environment, including health and safety, standards, ethical and social issues, professional bodies.
Techniques required to analyse data and to present the results in a suitable format.
Research proposal specification, regulations and supervisor's role. A student will demonstrate a wide range of professional and IT skills such as producing technical documents, research papers and outline project proposals and plans.
Module Learning Strategies
A range of teaching and learning strategies will be employed, including lectures, guest speakers, group work, role-play, independent supported learning and collaborative work. A student-centred approach will be adopted including, involving an independent supported learning environment.
Delivery will be via 24 hours lectures and 12 hours tutorial.
Delivery will be via 24 hours lectures and 12 hours tutorial.
Module Resources
PC with Office
Access to the Internet
Library
Access to the Internet
Library
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be enrolled on a FCES MSc programme.
Module Texts
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C., Tight, M., How to Research, 3rd Edition, (2006) Open University Press, ISBN: 9780335229536. Available on Staffordshire University's Digital Library (ebrary).
Creme, P. and Lea, M.R., Writing at University, (2003), Open University Press, ISBN-10: 0335221165
Mcmillan, K. and Weyers, J., The Smarter Student Skills and Startegies for Success at University, (2007) Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 027371449X
Brockbank, A. et. al. Reflective Learning in Practice, (2002) Gower Publshing, ISBN-10: 0566083779
available as an e-book from the University Library
Creme, P. and Lea, M.R., Writing at University, (2003), Open University Press, ISBN-10: 0335221165
Mcmillan, K. and Weyers, J., The Smarter Student Skills and Startegies for Success at University, (2007) Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 027371449X
Brockbank, A. et. al. Reflective Learning in Practice, (2002) Gower Publshing, ISBN-10: 0566083779
available as an e-book from the University Library