PS5105
Writing a Research Report
2017-2018
10
5
SCQF level 11
Full Year
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 10
ECTS credits : 5
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: Full Year
Planned timetable:
This distance-learning module is one of six in the postgraduate Diploma programme Adults with Learning Disabilities who have Significant and Complex Needs. It introduces students to the core skills necessary for research in the field of Intellectual Disability, including the following: Unit 1: Reporting data from a quantitative study Unit 2: Reporting data from a qualitative study Unit 3: Types of report (empirical, review, case study etc) Unit 4: Organisation and content in reporting research Unit 5: Referencing Unit 6: Submitting papers for journal publication The module is appropriate for professionally qualified staff who wish to develop research skills with a view to improving their professional practice. The core text for this module will be Robson, C. (2002) Real World Research: A resource for social scientists and practitioner-researchers: 3rd edition. Oxford: Wiley.
Weekly contact: 1 introductory seminar - Teaching materials supplied for distance learning, supported by online materials and accessed via University websites (Moodle), library electronic databases. University tutor support by email and telephone.
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment: re-submit coursework assignments, which are capped at 7