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Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2007/08


ED30159 Research seminar

Credits: 6
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW 100%
Requisites:
Aims: To extend students' knowledge of a range of contemporary social science issues in sport.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this unit the students will:
* Be able to critically evaluate the process of social science research in sport studies
* Gain an understanding of recent social science knowledge in sport in their chosen topic.
Skills:
Intellectual:
* Develop and apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry F
* Evaluate both research and evidence critically and assess a variety of information sources T/A
* Apply strategies for appropriate selection of relevant information from a wide source and large body of knowledge F/A
Professional practical:
* Undertake detailed and informed long- and short term planning F
Transferable/key:
* Take responsibility for personal learning and development F
* Manage time and prioritise workloads F
* Information management skills T/A
* Work independently to identify and achieve clear goals F.
Content:
1. Social science research process
2. Information management: library
3. Social science research project planning.