COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH DOCUMENT - 2021/2
Module code: MAN3174
Module Overview
The module is based on independent research and collaborative work in pairs, complemented with supervision. Students are to report, review and present their work and critique the work of their peers and co-author a final document. The module starts with the preparation and submission of a proposal of the independent work by student pairs. Thereafter, supervision is conducted individually and/or in groups, parallel with seminars where the progression is reported. During the module, the students will conduct a literature review relevant to the task, conduct primary research and provide a critical analysis of findings. The students will report on their independent research and be subjected to opposition by another student group. Clear measurements for co-authorship contribution are an essential part of the module and assessments. The overall objective of the module is to stimulate independent, creative and reflected work of a clear, academic character and to allow students to collaborate with a peer on producing a research document.
Module provider
Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management
Module Leader
BERRIDGE Graham (Hosp & Tour)
Number of Credits: 30
ECTS Credits: 15
Framework: FHEQ Level 6
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 267
Lecture Hours: 11
Seminar Hours: 22
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None
Module content
Indicative content includes:
1. Introduction to independent research
- Research Ideas
- Debate and discussion of peer Research Proposals
2. Factors contributing to collaboration
- Motivations for collaboration
- Factors contributing to Co-authorship
- The Distinction Between Collaboration and Co-Authorship
- Measurements for Collaboration and Co-Authorship
3. Reviewing Research Document
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Co-authored research document (8000 words) | 80 |
| Oral exam or presentation | Critique of peer document | 20 |
Alternative Assessment
Production of individual document (4000 words)
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate independent research, critical thought and collaborative writing
This is a two part assessment
- A1= Co-authored Research Document
- A2= Critical review of other peer group’s work at the end of the module (on the final submission) during a seminar
Students should only be able to select a topic that the participating tutors/lecturers provide each year for them to get “expert” supervision. It will also allow the tutors/lectures to set up supervision sessions for more than one group at the time.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
• A1 weighted at 80% ( 8000 words)
• A2 weighted at 20% (verbal analysis)
Feedback
This will be on-going as part of supervisory meetings and teaching sessions
Module aims
- Prepare students for independent and collaborative research informed by combined qualitative and quantitative methods
- To equip students to design, with minimal supervision and guidance, programmes of primary empirical research, taking into consideration issues of research ethics, data generation, data analysis and reporting of findings
- Challenge students to critically evaluate the philosophical assumptions of their peers
- Enable students to have confidence in their abilities to analyse data, conduct research in the work place and wider operating environment
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Describe, explain and discuss theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches to research | K |
| 002 | Independently plan, implement and present a substantial piece of research, where the students apply previously acquired methodology and subject knowledge in the field | CP |
| 003 | Independently and collaboratively critically analyse and draw conclusions based on a relevant theoretical framework and primary research | C |
| 004 | Upon completion of the course, the student should also be able to conduct a collaborative and critical review of another peers group’s work | PT |
| 005 | Use clear criteria for measurements of co-authorship contributions | PT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
Provide the students with a framework for developing independent research and facilitating collaboration with a peer on the co-authorship of a research document. Teaching sessions will be selective to cover key aspects of the collaborative and co-authorship process. Individual and joint supervision will then provide direct input for collection of data and production of final document.
There will be some scheduled classes/seminars during the module which will be in addition to supervision
1) Introduction to the Module and Research
2) Collaboration and Co-authorship
3) Critical Review Seminar
The learning and teaching methods include:
• Direct supervision
• Seminars and/or workshops
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
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Other information
NA
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2021/2 academic year.