Module Details

Module Code: RECH C3G03
Module Title: Research Methods
Title: Research Methods
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: John Foley
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide guidance on research methods and the research process. This will be achieved by developing the learner's understanding of the research process and by developing specific skills necessary to carry out research.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 to identify construction related research problems
LO2 evaluate the relevant arguments associated with research problems
LO3 to demonstrate critical thinking and report writing skills
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
(1) Understanding Research
Research methods, scientific study, critical investigation, systematic review.
(2) Research contemporary construction built environment issues.
Analyse, synthesise and carry out a critical investigation on key issues affecting the built environment.
(3) Introduction to research methodologies.
Theoretical frameworks, outline of research methodologies
(4) Report Writing
Effective use of information sources (library, literature search), Time Management and Planning, Synthesis of information from articles, Report Writing and Presentations, Plagiarism, Referencing
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Project Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 5.00 60
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.17 50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Naoum, S.G.. (2012), Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction Studies, 3rd Ed. Routledge.
  • Richard Fellows, Anita M.M. Liu. (2008), Research Methods for Construction, 3rd Ed. Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Farrell, P.. (2010), Writing a Built Environment Dissertation: Practical Guidance and Examples, Wiley-Blackwell.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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