RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Course Code

GG 3528

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr J Shaw

Pre-requisites

Available only to students in programme year 3 who have passed GG 3020.

Co-requisites

GG 3525

Overview

The course prepares students for undertaking research projects (including dissertations) by providing engagement with issues of research philosophy and design, literature searching, and the selection and the competent and critical use of appropriate observational and analytical techniques and tools. It is organised in three main sections:
Part A Philosophy of research techniques
Part B Literature search and review
Part C Geographical research techniques

• Quantitative methods


• Qualitative methods


• Social survey and interviewing


• Field and laboratory techniques


• Preparation and planning of a research project.

Structure

12 one-hour lectures and 12 two-hour workshops.

Assessment

1st Attempt: in-course assessment (100%). Resit: No resit possible.