UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD | ||||||
MODULE CODE: FDAP205 | CREDITS: 20 | LEVEL: 2 | ||||
MODULE TITLE: RESEARCH SKILLS | ||||||
PRE-REQUISITE(S): None | ||||||
CO-REQUISITE(S): None | ||||||
COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: Yes | ||||||
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR This module enables students to identify a range of different research methods, processes and considerations which are central in conducting a research project in their academic or professional discipline. | ||||||
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK 100%
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Give Subject Assessment Panel Group to which module should be linked
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Minimum pass mark for professional body accreditation | ||||||
MODULE AIMS: The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of, and reflect upon the nature of a research project, the aims and applications of research, and the methods and procedures for conducting research in archaeology.
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ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: 1. Produce an appropriate research project proposal for an archaeological investigation. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the factors which are prevalent when proposing and planning a research project in archaeology. 3. Evaluate a range of research methodologies and data collection techniques. 4. Present and critically evaluate a range of data.
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INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: Types of research, barriers and restrictions in research, identifying research; Literature review and existing ‘knowledge’, Discipline specific research considerations and issues; Ethics, reliability and validity; Discipline specific research methods; Data analysis techniques; Preparing a research proposal; Evaluating research and the research cycle.
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APPROVAL DATE OF APPROVAL: April 2006 DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: Sept 2006 DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: 23/05/07
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FACULTY: University of Plymouth Colleges | SCHOOL: | PARTNER INSTITUTION: City College Plymouth |
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MODULE LEADER: Win Scutt | Term All Year | |||||
Assessment Criteria (Threshold Level) : The student should be able to:
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Assessment Mode: Coursework: 100%
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Schedule of Teaching and Learning:
The module will be delivered via a combination of lectures, seminars and individual tutorial and guest speakers where appropriate. A comprehensive package of support and learning resources will be available to students via the VLE.
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Recommended Texts and Sources
The recommended texts for the course are:
Dawson, C (2005) Practical research methods. 2nd,ed. Oxford: How to books English Heritage (1992) The Management of Archaeological Projects. London: English Heritage Binford, L R (1964) A consideration of archaeological research design, American Antiquity 29: 425-41. Binford, L R (2001) Where do research problems come from? American Antiquity 66(4), 669-78. Mueller, J W (1975) Sampling in Archaeology. Tucson. Out of print – but available: Odell, G H (2001) Research problems R Us, American Antiquity 66(4), 679-85. Orton, C. (2000) Sampling in Archaeology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Peregrine, P N (2001) Archaeological Research. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Redman, C W (1987) Surface collection, sampling and research design: a retrospective, American Antiquity 52: 249-65. Walliman, N (2005) Your research project. 2nd edition, London: Sage
Online The Subject Centre for History, Classics and Archaeology. http://www.hca.heacademy.ac.uk/archaeology/
The Archaeology Data Service http://ahds.ac.uk/archaeology/
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