Module Details

Module Code: RECH C3402
Module Title: Social Research Studies
Title: Social Research Studies
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Morgan OBrien
Domains:  
Module Description: To introduce students to the principles of research design and practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of research methodologies, methods, and sampling. D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of potential ethical issues in social research and how these are addressed in research practice. D1: P13, P17, P19; D2: P6; D5: P17
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of ‘quality’ in research and how to assess existing evidence. D1: P19; D2: P7; D3: P9; D4: P3; D5: P5
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
9702 RECH C1402 Communications, Research and Study Skills
9868 RECH C3402 Social Research Studies
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Research Questions
Identifying & Developing Research Objectives, Aims, and Questions D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
Developing the Research Context
Literature Reviews; Assessing Quality in Research D1: P19; D2: P7; D3: P9; D4: P3; D5: P5
Ethics in Social Research
Ethical practice in social research; Policies on ethics for researchers (e.g. GDPR, HRB); Procedures in ethical research D1: P13, P17, P19; D2: P6; D5: P17
Sampling in Social Research
Probability & Non-Probability Sampling Techniques D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
Quantitative Research
Principles of Quantitative Research; Design, Implementation, and Analysis of Quantitative Research Methods D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
Qualitative Research
Principles of Qualitative Research; Design, Implementation, and Analysis of Qualitative Research Methods D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
Mixed Method/Methodology Research
Principles of Mixed Method/Methodology Research; Design, Implementation, and Analysis of Mixed Method/Methodology Research D1: P18, P19; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5, P17
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment25.00%
Project75.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment - D1: P13; P17; P18; P19; D2: P6; D3: P5, P9; D5: P5; P17
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 75
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Research Proposal - D1: P13, P17, P18, P19; D2: P6, P7; D3: P5, P9; D4: P4; D5: P5, P17
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.

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 Lectures will address substantive topics relating to Learning Outcomes 1-3 - D1: P13, P17, P18, P19; D2: P6, P7; D3: P5, P9; D4: P3; D5: P5, P17 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Tutorial Contact Tutorials will complement lecture content with a focus on readings and relevant examples for discussion -D1: P13, P17, P18, P19; D2: P6, P7; D3: P5, P9; D4: P3; D5: P5, P17 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Learning activities, such as assigned readings available on VLE - D1: P13, P17, P18, P19; D2: P6, P7; D3: P5, P9; D4: P3; D5: P5, P17 12 Weeks per Stage 7.42 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John W. Creswell,J. David Creswell. (2018), Research Design, 5th. SAGE Publications, Incorporated, p.304, [ISBN: 1506386709].
  • Martyn Denscombe. The Good Research Guide, 5th. [ISBN: 0335226868].
  • Kumar R. (2014), Research Methodology. A step by step guide for beginners, 4th. Sage, London, [ISBN: 9781446269961].
  • Keith F Punch. (2013), Introduction to Social Research, SAGE Publications Limited, p.408, [ISBN: 9781446240939].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Journal of Social Science Research.
  • International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: