Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to plan an extended research project

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Identify and agree an extended research project located within a knowledge domain relevant to the named Diploma.

  • 1.2.

    Produce and explain the aims of the research.

  • 1.3.

    Develop a project brief.

  • 1.4.

    Identify any ethical, practical or safety issues and how these will be managed/overcome.

    This should be in line with current legislation including the General Data Protection Regulations.

  • 1.5.

    Maintain a record of project progress through all stages of research, development and completion.


2.

Be able to conduct research.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Identify and conduct in-depth research from a wide range of sources.


3.

Be able to develop ideas.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Select appropriate information and/or evidence.

  • 3.2.

    Analyse the findings and develop ideas.

  • 3.3.

    Evaluate key research findings and draw appropriate conclusions.

  • 3.4.

    Produce a body of work which meets the brief outcomes.


4.

Be able to present the project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Produce a research report.

  • 4.2.

    Select and use the most appropriate format to present results.

  • 4.3.

    Summarise information coherently in a conventional style, appropriate to the knowledge domain.

  • 4.4.

    Reference all sources using a recommended style of referencing.


5.

Be able to evaluate own writing project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Reflect on the design and methodology of the project.

  • 5.2.

    Evaluate findings in relation to aims, previous research and relevant theories.

  • 5.3.

    Identify recommendations for the future.