Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Proposal 2000 Words | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Literature Review 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Proposal 2000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Literature Review 2000 Words | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Discuss the nature of research and its relationship to professional practice
Describe the research process and design a research proposal
Identify appropriate bibliographical tools and design an appropriate search strategy to identify relevant sources
Analyse relevant literature and produce a literature review in the field of Information and Library Science
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a range of research methods and select and apply the most appropriate methods to a project
Design a simple survey, and be able to use a range of basic descriptive statistics
Explain other relevant quantitative and qualitative research methods such as the case study and the comparative method
Discus approaches to data analysis, select appropriate methods of presenting research data, and ways of disseminating the results of a research project
Describe how to estimate the resources required to carry out the investigation and manage a project
Brief description
The aim of this module is to provide a basic introduction to research methods which can be used within information and library services. It will help you to propose, plan, and carry out a small-scale in-house investigation. It will also lay a foundation for personal research such as for your dissertation, or possibly a masters, or other higher degree at a later date. This might not be a part of your personal agenda at the present time, but continuing professional development plays an increasingly important role in the careers of information workers.
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide a basic introduction to research methods which can be used within information and library services.
Content
Topics comprise:
1. The development of research in information and library services
2. The research process and writing of the research proposal
3. Survey methods and basic statistics
4. Other research methods
5. Data and information analysis, and report writing
6. Research ethics and integrity
6. Resourcing and managing a small research project
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Creative Problem Solving | Students learn how to identify and investigate problems in the workplace |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Design an appropriate research project based on independent research. |
| Digital capability | Through studying the module, use a range of digital tools to search for and retrieve relevant information, and to analyse research data. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | This module is designed to equip students to undertake research in the professional context, and as such offers an awareness of their career needs. |
| Professional communication | Design a workplace research project and suggest how to disseminate the results in a professional setting. |
| Real world sense | This module encompasses the CILIP Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB) accreditation criteria: PKSB 09 Research, which includes understanding research process and value, understanding research contexts, and research principles including research ethics. |
| Reflection | Reflection and self management are required in the planning and preparation of a small research project. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6