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SCS1008   Introduction to Social Research   (10 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F4
Pre-requisites for   SMI201   SMI202   SMI202   SMI203   (when the module is running)

Description

Students will be introduced to theoretical, methodological and practical issues in conducting empirical social research and become equipped with some of the basic skills necessary to undertake qualitative and quantitative projects, from project planning through to writing up research findings. Students will also be given the opportunity to explore different areas of social research in small groups through class presentations and debates

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 90.0
Lecture 10.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 80 % S1
Other 0.0 20 % S1
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.