Module Code - Title:
HP4066
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PREPARING FOR AN FYP
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
PF
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is intended to guide students through the early stages of work on their Final Year Project (FYP) and to introduce them to the value of research-based learning. It consists of a blend of general instruction in choosing a topic, research design, and project management, skills-based sessions on working with documents and tools to assist with research; and tailored, discipline-specific workshops delivered by staff from various departments. The module offers students the chance to demonstrate originality in identifying a research question and support in initiating research, the result of which forms a major part of the final grade for many students. Students will be supported with additional resources, made available through the FYP website.
Syllabus:
Research Design; Working with Sources; Archival Research and Bibliography; Citation Systems; Time Management; Working with Long Documents; Communication; Ethics
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
* develop an understanding of the value of research-based and autonomous learning;
* Evaluate the critical readings of scholars in their discipline in light of theoretical frameworks;
* Develop skills in acquiring, managing and critically analysing information;
* Develop skills in organisation, collation, and effective communication;
* Significantly progress abilities in research design and the refinement of a research question;
* Construct a logical argument and advance argumentation skills;
* Refine their transferable skills around use of technology to assist in research, project management and organisation;
* Share research findings with peers in verbal, visual and written forms.
* Learn about appropriate and proper presentation of research.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On completion of this modules, students will be able to:
* develop an understanding of responsibility and ethics in research.
* develop an Understand different types of research methods (quantitative, qualitative, etc.)
* Engage intellectually and socially with peers and faculty.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
not applicable.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be taught by a combination of faculty-led lectures and semi-structured peer-learning sessions, during which participants will consider how a research proposal is prepared, including (where applicable) a literature review, and discuss their research plans in small groups.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Blaxter, Lorraine et al. (2001)
How to Research
, Milton Keynes: Open University Press
Ebest, S.B., Alred, G., Brusaw, C.T. and Oliu, W.E. (2005)
Writing from A to Z: The Easy-to-use Reference Handbook 5th edn
, McGraw-Hill
(2016)
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 8th ed.
, The Modern Language Association of America
Sharp, John A. (2002)
The Management of a Student Research Project, 3rd edn
, Aldershot: Gower
Other Relevant Texts:
Bell, Judith (2005)
Doing your Research Project: A Guide for First Time Researchers in Education and Social Science. 4th edn.
, Maidenhead: Open University Press
Cohen, L., L. Manion and K. Morrison (2000)
Research Methods in Education, 5th edn
, Routledge
Larsen-Freeman, D. and M. Long (1991)
An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Research
, Longman
Leedy, P.D. and J.E. Ormond (2005)
Practical Research: Planning and Design, 8th edn
, Pearson Education
Nunan, D. (1992)
Research Methods in Language Teaching
, Cambridge University Press
Perry, F. Jr (2004)
Research in Applied Linguistics
, Routledge
McGuigan, J. (1997)
Cultural Methodologies
, Sage
Wallace, M. (1998)
Action Research for Language Teachers
, Cambridge University Press
Wray, T., K. Trott. and A. Bloomer (1998)
Projects in Linguistics: A Practical Guide to Researching Language
, Arnold
Oshima, A. and A. Hogue (2006)
Writing Academic English 4th edn
, . Pearson Education
Ballenger, B. (2001)
The Curious Researcher: A Guide to Writing Research Papers
, Allyn and Bacon
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BAULARUFA - ARTS
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Module Leader:
Alistair.Malcolm@ul.ie