This is the first of two project modules. Students will begin by finalising their ethics application, recruiting, data collection and/or literature review. Not every student will take part in every lab. This module is largely self directed. Total hours scheduled for this module is 45 over 7 weeks. NOTED: This module is M Graded with ID: 2707 This module combines the content of Research Project 1 & 2 (PR4004 & PR4021) and is offered over 7/52 due to placement weeks.

The module will be largely self directed learning where students work closely with the supervisor and other members of their research team in finalising their ethical approval. They will begin data collection.

Assess and incorporate new literature as project progresses. Implement knowledge to analyse the data collected Engage in preliminary interpretation of findings Collate research activity and process to date.

Adhere to the ethical principles of research. Develop self-awareness by seeking out supervision and support appropriately.

Collect and systematically organise data related to a specific research question. Manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines.

The students will be exposed to a range of learning activities to facilitate their planning, implementation, analysis and write up of their project. Students will engage in recruitment of participants/ identification & selection of research sample/data as appropriate to project type. Gathering data according to research protocol (survey, interview, focus group, data mining) Preliminary analysis of data if possible. Facilitated learning activities will include blended learning, whereby students will attend group tutorials (for example in SPSS or NVivo), and individual meetings with supervisors; with access also to online tutorials to meet their learning needs. Group tutorials will facilitate problem solving and skills development as required for particular research methods and processes. Formative assessment will include students presenting their findings clearly to colleagues and receiving peer feedback, developing skills in communication, knowledge dissemination and ability to articulate and justify their thinking.