Research Methods 7013BEPG Module Introduction
Research Methods 7013BEPG Module Introduction
Research Methods 7013BEPG Module Introduction
7013BEPG
Module introduction
What is research?
Module overview
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Q&A
What is research?
Task - what is research?
Tests, through the collection and analysis of primary data, a research question
Learn how to critically review, analyse and interpret detailed primary information
Module Aims
Topic Mark
Title/Aims/Objectives 15
Research background/Literature review 25
Approach and methods 30
Plan of Work/Gantt chart 10
Referencing style 10
Layout/Grammar/Writing style 10
Total 100
Module assessment
This module is concerned with research
methods and practice.
Viable Interesting
Realistic But at the same Original
Accessible time… Relevant
Sufficient depth Pertinent
Choosing a topic
Current interest in
• Hot topics, interesting
practice
Clearly focused
Title
Background
Research question/problem
Aim and objectives, hypothesis (if applicable)
Methodology (including theoretical approach)
Proposed research programme
References
Research question/
problem
Hopefully from reading around your
selected topic you are able to either
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Summary
You should now have an understanding of: