Research Workshops
| Module title | Research Workshops |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEMM809 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 7 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 20 |
|---|
Module description
This module requires students to participate in a number of research, theory, and paper development workshops offered by the course itself, departments, the Research Methods Centre, and university Faculties/Colleges over the course. Students are empowered to choose among a large number of already-offered workshops according to their specific topic and methodological interests. MRes students will learn through the content of the workshops and by creating a reflective portfolio of their learning over each of the workshops.
No prior knowledge is required for this course and no co-requisites are required. This module is suitable for any PGR student interested in further honing their abilities to do academic research and is particularly recommended for MPhil and PhD students as well as MRes students. This module is recommended for interdisciplinary pathways, and students outside of Management are encouraged to participate.
Module aims - intentions of the module
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design coherent and meaningful research.
- Enable students to critically evaluate and develop insight into methodological issues associated with research in management studies.
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to write and revise compelling and convincing research articles or reports.
- Prepare students for the rigour necessary to write publishable research articles.
- To expose students to cutting edge management research and the approaches experienced researchers use to problematize and address management problems, issues and research debates.
- To develop strong academic practices for engaging in an academic community to improve the quality both one’s own and other’s research.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Identify methodological issues associated with conducting research within management studies and related fields.
- 2. Critique research strategies relevant to management studies and related fields.
- 3. Develop a coherent design for a research question in management studies appropriate for a PhD.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Identify methodological issues associated with conducting research within management studies and related fields.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Prepare and communicate analyses effectively through written reports and presentations.
- 6. Build a professional network and resources for mentorship within their academic community
Syllabus plan
Students will be required to attend a number of workshops during this course and write an entry in a learning portfolio for each workshop attended. Students may select from a wide range of workshops to attend, including paper development workshops offered by the course itself, methods workshops hosted by the Research Methods Centre, paper presentations and methods workshops offered by Exeter University academic departments/colleges/faculties, and (with approval) other universities and consortiums. The choice of workshops will be managed in consultation with the course instructors and the student’s supervisor(s) according to their specific needs and interests. There are also requirements for attending multiple types of workshops to ensure all ILOs are met.
While the specific content and epistemological approach will vary by individual workshops, the goal is for students to be able to proactively engage with the larger academic community to custom-create a series of learning experiences that will help them develop their knowledge and practical skills problematizing theory, using research to address the theoretical problems, and then writing compelling and convincing research publications. And, in the process students will develop an academic network that will help them now and in the future.
Note: Academic conferences do not count as workshops for this course. However, students may count the specific session at a conference where they present their paper.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 22 | Workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | 128 | Preparation for workshops, reading, preparing research presentation, preparing learning portfolio |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feedback during each workshop | This varies based on the workshops the student chooses. | 1-6 | This varies based on the workshops the student chooses. |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Portfolio | 100 | One 150-250 word portfolio entry for each workshop attended | 1-6 | Written |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Portfolio | Learning Portfolio | 1-6 | Next Reassessment Period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
- Varies by individual workshop chosen, each workshop will provide necessary materials.
Web-based and electronic resources:
- ELE
Other resources:
- The research, theory, and paper development workshops and events offered each year through the Research Methods Centre, academic departments, Exeter University faculties/colleges, and (with approval) other universities and consortiums.
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | none |
| Module co-requisites | none |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 12/04/2024 |
