Module Descriptors
RESEARCH METHODS AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
CYMI60447
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ETHICAL CLEARANCE weighted at 20%
- REPORT weighted at 80%
Module Details
Module Texts
Bell J (2005) Doing Your Research Project (4th Edition) Buckingham, Open University Press
Denscombe M (2007) The Good Research Guide for small-scale social research projects (3rd Edition)
Buckingham, Open University Press
Robson C (2002) Real World Research (2nd Edition) Oxford, Wiley Blackwell
Denscombe M (2007) The Good Research Guide for small-scale social research projects (3rd Edition)
Buckingham, Open University Press
Robson C (2002) Real World Research (2nd Edition) Oxford, Wiley Blackwell
Module Learning Strategies
This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.
Module Indicative Content
This module will ensure that students understand the ethics of research and also six different methods of research. It will enable them to consider potential research methods for their dissertation/ professional practice evaluation. It will give them the opportunity to trial methods either in their placement or in the centre.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Design and conduct a pilot study for your dissertation / professional practice evaluation, or very small scale piece of research related to youth and community work and applied theology. This must include:
a) Gaining ethical clearance for the research - Ethical Clearance form for pilot study or small scale research project to be submitted on the second teaching day to course tutor. Clearance will be agreed or denied within 7 days. [20%] Learning Outcome 4
b) A 3000 word report on the research including a focused research question, justification of the research methods selected, presentation of the research process and findings, and an evaluation of the research methods used. [80%]
Learning Outcomes 1-6
a) Gaining ethical clearance for the research - Ethical Clearance form for pilot study or small scale research project to be submitted on the second teaching day to course tutor. Clearance will be agreed or denied within 7 days. [20%] Learning Outcome 4
b) A 3000 word report on the research including a focused research question, justification of the research methods selected, presentation of the research process and findings, and an evaluation of the research methods used. [80%]
Learning Outcomes 1-6
Module Resources
Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team