Research Project for IT – Methodology

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to plan a research project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Agree on a research topic located within a knowledge domain relevant to the named diploma.

  • 1.2.

    Produce and explain the aims of the research.

  • 1.3.

    Develop, test, evaluate and refine appropriate research methodology.

  • 1.4.

    Identify any ethical, practical or safety issues and how these will be managed/overcome.

2.

Be able to conduct a research project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Use a valid and appropriate method of investigation.

  • 2.2.

    Conduct detailed research using a range of sources.

  • 2.3.

    Review research and link to relevant theory.

3.

Know how to interpret research findings.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Interpret findings to draw appropriate conclusions.

4.

Know how to present research findings in a logical format.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Produce a research report.

  • 4.2.

    Select and use the most appropriate format to present results.

  • 4.3.

    Summarise information coherently in a conventional style, appropriate to the knowledge domain.

  • 4.4.

    Reference all findings using a recommended style of referencing.

    For example, Harvard referencing.

5.

Be able to evaluate and reflect on own research project.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Reflect on the project design and methodologies.

  • 5.2.

    Evaluate findings in relation to aims, previous research and relevant theory.

  • 5.3.

    Identify recommendations for the future.