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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2006/07 |
AR50161 Research methods |
Credits: 6 |
Level: Masters |
Semester: 2 |
Assessment: CW 100% |
Requisites: |
Aims:
* To provide an understanding of information sources. * To develop an understanding of critical review. * To develop an ability to write scientific and technical reports. Learning Outcomes: Following successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of research techniques. Will be able to critically review the work of others. Skills: * Communication skills (written and oral). * Data acquisition handling and analysis (sourcing, evaluating and categorising information). * Study skills. * Working independently. Content: Sources of information, library, referencing, writing stypes, report writing, presentation techniques. Research methodologies, experimental methods, synthesis of results. |
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