Research Project
Student Unit Guide
Unit 4: Research Project
Term – May 2014
Module Leader – Dr Pavlos Stavrakakis
Table of contents
Table of contents 2
Aim 3
Unit abstract 3
Learning outcomes 3
Scheme of work 4
Learning Outcomes and assessment requirements 7
Assignment Brief - General 8
Learning Material 20 stponline / Moodle 20
Textbooks 20
Appendix A: Harvard System Referencing 22
Unit 4: Research Project
Unit code:
QCF level:
Credit value:
Aim
To develop learners’ skills of independent enquiry and critical analysis by undertaking a sustained research investigation of direct relevance to their Higher Education programme and professional development.
Unit abstract
This unit is designed to allow learners to become confident in the use of research techniques and methods. It addresses the elements that make up formal research, including the proposal, a variety of methodologies, action planning, carrying out the research itself and presenting the findings. To complete the unit satisfactorily, learners must understand the theory that underpins formal research.
The research itself is dependent on learners, the context of their area of learning, their focus of interest and the anticipated outcomes. The unit draws together a range of other areas of content within the programme of study to form a holistic piece of work that makes a positive contribution to learners’ area of interest. Learners should seek approval from their tutors before starting the study.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit a learner will:
1. Understand how to formulate a research specification
2. Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification
3. Be able to evaluate the research outcomes
4. Be able to present the research outcomes
Scheme of work
Unit Title: Research Project
Number of Weeks: 10
Course: BTEC Higher National
Hours per week: 5/7.5hrs
Weeks
Topics
Resources
1
Introduction to the Module
Ice breaker,
Unit 4: Research Project
Term – May 2014
Module Leader – Dr Pavlos Stavrakakis
Table of contents
Table of contents 2
Aim 3
Unit abstract 3
Learning outcomes 3
Scheme of work 4
Learning Outcomes and assessment requirements 7
Assignment Brief - General 8
Learning Material 20 stponline / Moodle 20
Textbooks 20
Appendix A: Harvard System Referencing 22
Unit 4: Research Project
Unit code:
QCF level:
Credit value:
Aim
To develop learners’ skills of independent enquiry and critical analysis by undertaking a sustained research investigation of direct relevance to their Higher Education programme and professional development.
Unit abstract
This unit is designed to allow learners to become confident in the use of research techniques and methods. It addresses the elements that make up formal research, including the proposal, a variety of methodologies, action planning, carrying out the research itself and presenting the findings. To complete the unit satisfactorily, learners must understand the theory that underpins formal research.
The research itself is dependent on learners, the context of their area of learning, their focus of interest and the anticipated outcomes. The unit draws together a range of other areas of content within the programme of study to form a holistic piece of work that makes a positive contribution to learners’ area of interest. Learners should seek approval from their tutors before starting the study.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit a learner will:
1. Understand how to formulate a research specification
2. Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification
3. Be able to evaluate the research outcomes
4. Be able to present the research outcomes
Scheme of work
Unit Title: Research Project
Number of Weeks: 10
Course: BTEC Higher National
Hours per week: 5/7.5hrs
Weeks
Topics
Resources
1
Introduction to the Module
Ice breaker,