Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
ED30159 Research seminar |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Honours |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims: To extend students' knowledge of a range of contemporary social science issues in sport.
Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit the students will: * Be able to critically evaluate the process of social science research in sport studies * Gain an understanding of recent social science knowledge in sport in their chosen topic. Skills: Intellectual: * Develop and apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry F * Evaluate both research and evidence critically and assess a variety of information sources T/A * Apply strategies for appropriate selection of relevant information from a wide source and large body of knowledge F/A Professional practical: * Undertake detailed and informed long- and short term planning F Transferable/key: * Take responsibility for personal learning and development F * Manage time and prioritise workloads F * Information management skills T/A * Work independently to identify and achieve clear goals F. Content: 1. Social science research process 2. Information management: library 3. Social science research project planning. |