A progress report of 500 words weighted at 15% [Tests learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
An assignment 2000 words long, weighted at 85% comprising a critical literature review and reasoned argument tackling research questions/objectives agreed with the student's supervisor. [Tests learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Students will extend and deepen their knowledge of an aspect of a business-related subject area appropriate to their award. They will apply a range of secondary research skills covered in the Research Methods subject.

1. DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE OF, ANALYSE AND CRITICALLY ASSESS THE LITERATURE IN A GIVEN BUSINESS-RELATED SUBJECT AREA
Analysis
Knowledge & Understanding

2. IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SUPERVISOR, FORMULATE RESEARCH QUESTIONS OR OBJECTIVES IN THE GIVEN SUBJECT AREA
Learning

3. CONSTRUCT AN ARGUMENT EMPLOYING RELEVANT AND VALID EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF A CONCLUSION THAT DIRECTLY ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM POSED BY THE RESEARCH QUESTIONS OR OBJECTIVES
Application
Enquiry

4. DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE IN INDEPENDENT LEARNING
Application
Reflection

5. DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE IN THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS NEEDED TO GENERATE THE REQUIRED FORMAT OF WRITTEN PRESENTATION
Communication
Reflection

Guided independent learning is the core strategy on this module. You will have workshop sessions with a group of fellow students to discuss ideas, approaches and problems, and one-on-one meetings with your supervisor to review progress. Both of these will occur in a timetabled weekly slot. The module handbook will provide a detailed learning schedule.

The library
The module website
The Web

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Must have studied Research Methods or equivalent

Machi, L.A. McEvoy, B. T. (2012) The Literature Review, London, Corwin, ISBN: 1452240884
Gill, J. and Johnson, P. (2010) Research Methods for Managers, Sage, ISBN 1847870945
Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill,A. (2012), Research Methods for Business Students, 6rd edition, Financial Times Prentice Hall, ISBN 0273750755
Thomas, R. B. D. (2008). Theses and Dissertations. A Guide to Planning, Research, and Writing. London, Corwin Press (last checked Sept 2013)
Veal, A. J. (2011) Research methods for leisure and tourism : a practical guide. Harlow : Financial Times Prentice Hall (last checked Sept 2013)