| CODE | CLS3116 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 20 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for Labour Studies | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit allows students to develop their ability to plan, carry out and write an independent research project about a topic related to the degree. Students are given an overview of the different stages of the research. Discussions follow on writing a proper literature review and designing the research project using the most appropriate methodology. The unit delves into the presentation and analysis of findings in the light of the literature review. Students are encouraged to reflect on the limitations of the study and make ethical considerations in line with university and professional guidelines. Students also learn how to draw conclusions and make recommendations from their findings. Study-unit Aims: The study-unit aims to allow students to develop their ability to plan and carry out an independent research project about a topic related to the degree. Students are given the opportunity to explore a specific area of interest and develop further their skills of individual research and focused analysis. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a particular subject related to work and human resources. - compile one or more research questions to clarify a topic of investigation. - evaluate any ethical issues involved in their research. - discuss their new findings and combine them with secondary research. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - demonstrate academic writing skills by writing a dissertation based on the structure of research papers. - critically analyse secondary data derived from various sources. - choose, justify and describe the appropriate research methodology to answer the research question/s. - utilise adequate qualitative and/or quantitative research skills to answer research question/s. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Text: - Bryman, A. (2008). Social Research Methods. UK: Oxford University Press. Supplementary Readings: - Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln, Y.S. (2005). The SAGE Handbook of qualitative research. CA, Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. - Hart, C. (1999). Doing a Literature Review. London: Sage. - Neuman, W. L. (2006). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative. USA: Pearson Education. - Wolcott, H. F. (2008). Writing up Qualitative Research. USA: Sage Publications. |
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