SS5101 Being a Social Scientist
Academic year
2024 to 2025 Semester 1
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Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
15
SCQF level
SCQF level 11
Planned timetable
10-12 Thurs
Module coordinator
Dr C Akinci
Module Staff
Social Sciences Pathways
Module description
Through a series of interactive seminars this two-part module explores the fundamental skills required by all social scientists. In part one, the module will focus on how to design and produce a research dissertation. Assessment will be in the form of a critical essay that analyses the research design of a selection of papers. In part two, issues of professional development (e.g. ethics, careers, grant writing) will be addressed. Assessment will be in the form of a class test in which you will review and comment on two research proposals.
Assessment pattern
Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment
2-hour Written Class Test = 100%
Learning and teaching methods and delivery
Weekly contact
2-hour seminar.
Scheduled learning hours
22
Guided independent study hours
128