Research report 2

2 - Written assignment (including essay) - 75

Research report 1

1 - Written assignment (including essay) - 25

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This module will cover common qualitative and quantitative research methods used in sociological research, especially in the context of social justice.
The module covers both qualitative methods (such as interviews, focus groups, observation and document analysis) and quantitative methods (such as surveys, using social media data, and using administrative data), as well as mixed-methods approaches. In addition, it will deal with important matters in empirical social science research such as constructing a good research question, developing a solid research design and reflecting on the ethical issues involved.

Feedback is provided in a number of ways throughout your module. This includes feedback you receive during teaching from both peers and lecturers and that provided for formative assessment. Following an assessment, you will be given your marks and feedback in line with the assessment regulations and policy. More information on the timing and type of feedback that will be provided for each assessment will be available from the module leader. <a href='https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies-and-regulations'>https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies-and-regulations</a>

This module will support the development of all the graduate attributes. Your module leader will provide you with information about how your learning, teaching and assessment activities support your development of these attributes. The graduate attributes are: - Always learning - Engaged in the world - Technical and digital - Connected Professional - Creating Impact

Self-directed - 

In-Person - 

Designing and Doing Survey Research

Researching Social Life

Social Research Methods, 

Researching Society and Culture

Handbook on Constructing Composite Indicators: Methodology and User Guide

Doing Qualitative Research

Visual Methodologies 

SG1027 - Design Your Own Research Project

SG1027-PRD1-PER-ALV1

Acquisition of these skills is promoted through a combination of lectures and interactive seminars. You will be encouraged to undertake extensive reading and independent study in order to understand the topics covered in the lectures and seminars and to broaden and deepen your knowledge of the subject. You will also receive feedback on your work to encourage you to reflect on what you have produced. Seminars will have a practical application so that you will be able to put into practice what was covered in the lecture.

There are ten lectures and ten seminars for this module.

Design Your Own Research Project

Explain how to plan, conduct and write up a qualitative and/or quantitative empirical Social Science research project.

Knowledge

Review basic concepts in statistics and basic methods of statistical analysis.

Show consideration for the rules and regulations of the University.

Values and attitudes

Show respect and tolerance for other people on the group.

Describe and critically evaluate published research, given your new-found research skills.

Skills

Use and apply different research methods (interviews, ethnography, thematic content analysis, surveys, using administrative and social media data, etc.).

Identify and describe a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including their strengths and weaknesses.

Demonstrate transferable research skills and capacities in oral and written communication.

Select an appropriate method or methods to explore a research hypothesis or question.

Correctly reference the work of other people.