Module Code - Title:
SO6122
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MSC DISSERTATION PROPOSAL WORKSHOP
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
PF
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To provide a framework within which students begin to design their dissertation research
Syllabus:
How to choose and elaborate an appropriate and feasible research question; how to identify appropriate methods; how to incorporate theory in empirical research; how to plan and timetable research including the use of GANTT diagrams; how to write a proposal; issues of sampling, access, and ethics
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Identify a feasible and appropriate research question related to the various topic areas covered in the programme electives.
Identify appropriate methods
Write a persuasive proposal
Identify issues of access and sampling of suitable cases
Anticipate and deal with issues of research ethics
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an awareness of the role of research in social life
Demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical issues around researching social experiences.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
NA
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will combine six lectures in combination with in-class discussion. In combination, these will facilitate the development of knowledgeability, proactivity, articulateness, creativity, collaboration skills, and responsibility.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MASOCITFA - SOCIOLOGY (APPLIED SOCIAL RESEARCH)
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Spring
Module Leader:
Carmel.Hannan@ul.ie