Overview
Qualification Grading Type
Graded
Unit Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand research methods and their uses.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1.
Explain the use of different research methods for a specific research purpose.
2.
Be able to plan a research project.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1.
Establish research aims related to the research topic.
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2.2.
Produce a detailed research proposal with specific timescales and milestones for completion of the research.
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2.3.
Justify its relevance for the subject area.
3.
Be able to carry out a research project.
Assessment Criteria
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3.1.
Carry out research that adheres to:
- a) the research proposal
- b) ethical guidelines
- c) agreed timescales.
4.
Be able to produce a report on research using a standard format
Assessment Criteria
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4.1.
Report on research using a standard format.
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4.2.
Evaluate findings in relation to the research aims.
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4.3.
Use an accepted method of referencing source material.
5.
Be able to evaluate a research project.
Assessment Criteria
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5.1.
Evaluate a research proposal and its procedures.
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5.2.
Evaluate methods used to research the subject area.