Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL COMPUTING RESEARCH METHODS
COSE70297
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Kelvin Hilton
Email: K.C.Hilton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 32
Independent Study Hours: 118
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
A student-centered approach will be adopted, involving an independent supported learning component developed on an individual basis.
The teaching and learning methods will include a lecture and tutorial in the University Week, plus independent supported learning with materials.
The teaching and learning methods will include a lecture and tutorial in the University Week, plus independent supported learning with materials.
Module Indicative Content
The connection between hypothesis and valid evidence generating activities as embodied in research methods.
All students will cover
- Introduction of basic research and presentation skills such as literature research and reporting of research findings.
- Introduction to the nature of research and the reasons for research investigations, identifying and defining research questions and hypotheses.
- Presentation and dissemination of research, research proposal specification; Techniques of research report writing; research management; regulations and supervisors role.
And a selection of the following as appropriate.
- Overview of research methods, quantitative and qualitative research. Data collection strategies and issues.
- Sampling theory and survey methods. Data analysis: types of data; survey and experimental data; statistical analysis.
- Ethical and access research issues related to investigation, experimentation, industrial collaboration and publication of research findings.
All students will cover
- Introduction of basic research and presentation skills such as literature research and reporting of research findings.
- Introduction to the nature of research and the reasons for research investigations, identifying and defining research questions and hypotheses.
- Presentation and dissemination of research, research proposal specification; Techniques of research report writing; research management; regulations and supervisors role.
And a selection of the following as appropriate.
- Overview of research methods, quantitative and qualitative research. Data collection strategies and issues.
- Sampling theory and survey methods. Data analysis: types of data; survey and experimental data; statistical analysis.
- Ethical and access research issues related to investigation, experimentation, industrial collaboration and publication of research findings.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Coursework (Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4)
- A project proposal, which states research objectives and reflects the understanding of the research problem in its context and methods adopted in the research.
- Presentation of the project proposal.
- A literature review (as part of the Certificate report)
- A project proposal, which states research objectives and reflects the understanding of the research problem in its context and methods adopted in the research.
- Presentation of the project proposal.
- A literature review (as part of the Certificate report)
Module Texts
Sharp, J.A. (1996) The Management of a Student Research Project (2 ed), Aldershot Gower, ISBN: 056607706X
Oliver, P. (1997) Research, Teach Yourself Books, NTC Publishing Group, ISBN: 034069081X
Cornford, T. and Smithson, S. (1996) Project research in information systems: a students guide, Macmillan, ISBN: 0333644212
Galliers, R.D. (editor)(1994) Information Systems Research: Issues, methods and practical Guidelines. Oxford: Blackwell, ISBN: 187247439X
Marshall & Rossman (1995) Designing Qualitative Research, Sage, ISBN: 0803952481
Oliver, P. (1997) Research, Teach Yourself Books, NTC Publishing Group, ISBN: 034069081X
Cornford, T. and Smithson, S. (1996) Project research in information systems: a students guide, Macmillan, ISBN: 0333644212
Galliers, R.D. (editor)(1994) Information Systems Research: Issues, methods and practical Guidelines. Oxford: Blackwell, ISBN: 187247439X
Marshall & Rossman (1995) Designing Qualitative Research, Sage, ISBN: 0803952481
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prescribed admission requirements as stated in the award handbook.
Module Resources
PC with Office
Access to the Internet
Library
Materials supplied
Plus possibly
A statistical package, such as SPSS
Access to the Internet
Library
Materials supplied
Plus possibly
A statistical package, such as SPSS