MN3202 Research Methods: 2

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr C Gallagher

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Module Staff

Dr Fergus Neville and team taught

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Module description

This module follows on from MN3201. It builds key research competencies in library search, problem definition, literature review and study design. These competencies will be developed using a combination of class lecture; group meetings; one-to-one work with individual members of academic staff; and individual research. Students are expected to develop research techniques, including the use of electronic resources in research; literature synthesis; research problem formulation; and the preparation of a clear and focused research proposals.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS MN3201

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Resubmission of proposal (5000 words)

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 hour workshops (x7 weeks) plus supervisory meetings (at least 3)

Scheduled learning hours

17

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

183

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.