Have studied Research Methods or equivalent

The library
The module website
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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)

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.

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.

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]