Unit name | Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences (SPS) |
---|---|
Unit code | SPOLM0013 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Demi Patsios |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
Introduction to Qualitative Research Introduction to Quantitative Research Understanding Educational Research (for MSc in Educational Research) Core Skills in Educational Research (for MSc in Educational Research) |
School/department | School for Policy Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The unit aims to provide foundation knowledge and skills for the design of research in the social sciences, including an appreciation of philosophical, practical and ethical issues. Students will apply these in the particular context of their own discipline.
Module specific skills:
Discipline specific skills:
Personal and key skills:
Presentation skills.
Lectures/presentations, seminars, group work, virtual learning environment
Form of Assessment | Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length | ILOs assessed by this assessment | Feedback method |
Formative Group presentation | 10-15 minutes | Module specific
|
Verbal |
Formative Individual presentation (alternative to Group presentation) Note: To be used when student is unable to participate in group presentation. | 10-15 minute presentation to unit convenor | Module specific
|
Verbal |
Formative (alternative) Essay Note: To be used when student is unable to attend all unit sessions. | 1,300-1,500 words Evaluation of a published study | Module specific
|
Written |
Formative (alternative) Essay Note: To be used when student is unable to attend all unit sessions. | 1,300-1,500 words Draft research design proposal | Module specific
|
Written |
Summative (100%) | Essay(s) 3,500-4,000 words | Module specific
|
Written |
The Library has a number of interdisciplinary and applied journals relevant to this unit, including the International Journal of Social Research Methodology, Evidence and Policy.