Research Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
L/504/8202
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand different types of research methods and their uses.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the methodology of research methods.
  • 1.2
    Describe how different methods can be used for research purposes.
2

Know how to plan a piece of research.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe how to identify research aims for a relevant topic of research.
  • 2.2
    Describe how to plan a research design model.
3

Know how to report on a piece of research.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe how to produce a research report that:
    a) uses a standard format
    b) presents information
    c) describes findings in relation to the research aims.
  • 3.2
    Describe how to use an accepted method of referencing for source material.
4

Know how to evaluate a piece of research.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe the process for evaluating the outcomes of research.