PGARR9500 – Applied Research Report
Module code
PGARR9500
Module title
Applied Research Report
Prescription
The aim of this course is for students to develop the knowledge and skills to locate and interpret scholarly information in context of their discipline.
Programmes
- HB4037
- HB4082
NZQA Level
Level 9
NZQA Credits
45
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 450
Resources required
- Content
- - Information Environment
- Search Techniques and processes
- Open web, Business, Government sources and databases
- Internal and external evaluation criteria
- Methodology, evidence, validity
- Close reading and critical thinking skills
- Referencing management tools
- Referencing lists and citation indexes
- Developing research questions
- Developing methodology
- Legal, ethical and copyright implications
- Intellectual property law
- Academic and cultural norms
- Publication of ideas - Learning Outcomes
- LO1: Select and evaluate information from a variety of sources using a range of external and internal criteria to meet a specific information need
LO2: Analyse and synthesise reviewed scholarly information in a written report
LO3: Apply scholarly, legal and ethical principles when accessing and using information sources - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- - Classroom activities
- Online activities
- Online forums
- Guided independent learning
- Group/collaborative projects
- Project based problem solving
- Discussions and debates
- Case studies
- Simulations and role plays
- Student research
- Self-directed activities
- Demonstrations
- Student presentations
- Cultural awareness activities - Learning and Teaching Resource
- - Course handbook
- Tutor
- Classrooms equipped with computer and data projector
- Workbooks
- Handouts
- Specialist guest speakers
- Computer laboratory
- Video conference facilities
- Library, including online resources
