Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2006/07

AR50161 Research methods

Credits: 6

Level: Masters

Semester: 2

Assessment: CW 100%

Requisites:

Aims:
* To provide an understanding of information sources.
* To develop an understanding of critical review.
* To develop an ability to write scientific and technical reports.
Learning Outcomes:
Following successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of research techniques. Will be able to critically review the work of others.
Skills:

* Communication skills (written and oral).
* Data acquisition handling and analysis (sourcing, evaluating and categorising information).
* Study skills.
* Working independently.
Content:
Sources of information, library, referencing, writing stypes, report writing, presentation techniques. Research methodologies, experimental methods, synthesis of results.

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