PROJ08036 2022 Capstone Project Preparation (Research Methods)

General Details

Full Title
Capstone Project Preparation (Research Methods)
Transcript Title
Capstone Project Preparation
Code
PROJ08036
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
PROJ - Project
Department
BUS - Business
Level
08 - Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Catherine Kennedy, Patrick Broderick, Kerry Dolan, Bryan Coyne, Breda McTaggart
Programme Membership
SG_BINSL_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Life) (Apprenticeship) SG_BINSU_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (General) SG_BINSL_H08 202400 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (Life) (Apprenticeship) SG_BINSU_H08 202400 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Insurance Practice (General)
Description

The Capstone Preparation module is designed to provide the appropriate research skills, knowledge and practical guidance necessary to complete the Capstone Dissertation. The Capstone Preparation module is designed to provide the appropriate research skills, knowledge and practical guidance necessary to complete a Capstone research proposal and ethical application that will guide their Capstone Dissertation. 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Generate research questions reflecting a topic of interest related to the insurance industry or business.

2.

Critically review the literature and create a literature review framework.

3.

Demonstrate knowledge of the various research methodologies and research designs to carry out a dissertation project.

4.

Comprehend the role of ethics within the research process.

5.

Construct a research proposal with a related ethics application form.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching and learning on this module will be via a series of on-line lectures in which Learners will discuss common methods used in research in business and insurance, and critically analyse past literature and research in order to develop an implementable research proposal with associated ethics application form to carry out the Capstone Project. The emphasis will be student participation in analysing common research issues, the choice, presentation, and rationale for research methods, and on mutual support and constructive criticism. These on-line lectures will be organised around the main themes in the indicative syllabus but will be flexible enough to adapt to the learning requirements of individual cohorts. It is anticipated that research projects will be grounded in practice and will be related to the students’ company.

Module Assessment Strategies

Summative assessment:

This module will be assessed by a capstone research proposal. The module is 100% Continuous Assessment.

Formative assessment:

Weekly class discussion and group activities

Reserach Ethics:

A Research Ethics Application must be submitted. 

Repeat Assessments

Repeat Continuous Assessment

Indicative Syllabus

LO 1: Generate research questions reflecting a topic of interest related to the insurance industry or business.

  • Research the topic of interest;
  • Understand the scope and range of insurance research in the topic area;
  • Identify valid research question(s).

LO 2:  Critically review the literature and create a literature review framework.

  • Formulate a search strategy;
  • Identify key words;
  • Identify key academic search databases;
  • Carry out literature searches;
  • Identify and review relevant and up to date literature;
  • Understand accurate referencing and plagiarism.

LO 3:  Demonstrate knowledge of the various research methodologies and research designs to carry out a dissertation project.

  • Critically evaluate the various research designs and approaches within the research process;
  • Provide justification of research design choice and approach;
  • Select the appropriate sample and sampling technique;
  • Investigate instrument tool construction and testing;
  • Plan the research process.

LO 4: Comprehend the role of ethics within the research process

  • Understand the principles of ethics within the research process;
  • Understand how to implement ethical principles within research;
  • Apply ethical principles to proposed capstone research project .

LO 5: Construct a research proposal with related ethics application form.

  • Prepare a research proposal including topic background, research question(s), hypothesis, literature review, sample and sampling method, design, analysis and ethics;
  • Prepare a Research Ethics Application to be submitted to the Research Ethics Committee;
  • Prepare a Participant Information Sheet and an Informed Consent Form to be included with the Research Ethics Application.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Dissertation/Capstone Project Project Individual Project 100 % End of Semester 1,2,3,4,5
             
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Lecture Online Lecture 2 Weekly 2.00
Independent Learning Offsite Facility Independent Learning 3 Weekly 3.00
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2019-05-17 Research Methods for Business Students Pearson Higher Ed
ISBN 9781292208794 ISBN-13 1292208791

This accessible and clearly written textbook provides a comprehensive and in-depth treatment ofphilosophical, methodological and ethical aspects of conducting business and management research. Illustrative case studies drawing on published research studies are used throughout and readers are given multiple opportunities to consolidate their learning through review and discussion questions, quizzes, and other exercises. At the end of each chapter a case study takes the reader through the realities and practicalities of applying the knowledge to a specific student research project. This will be an invaluable guide for all students seeking to understand and undertake business and management research. Professor Natasha Mauthner, Newcastle University With over 400,000 copies sold, Research Methods for Business Students, is the definitive and market-leading textbook for Business and Management students conducting a research-led project or dissertation. The fully revised 8th edition answers key questions such as: How do I choose my topic and design the research? Why is research philosophy relevant to my research? How do I collect and analyse my data? When and what do I need to write? With the 8th edition you will discover: Fully updated chapters incorporating visual methods throughout, detailed insights on drafting the critical literature review, the latest EU data protection regulations, using audio recordings and visual images in observation research, collecting data using diaries, the use of online survey tools, and preparing and presenting an academic poster New cases using up-to-date scenarios at the end of each chapter Boxed examples throughout of research methods in the news, from student research and in published management research A glossary of clear definitions of over 700 research-related terms Practical guidance and opportunities for checking your learning and self-reflection to enable you to progress your own research Detailed chapters on choosing your topic, critically reviewing the literature, understanding philosophies, research design, access and ethics, secondary data, data collection methods and analysis techniques and writing about and presenting your research Teach yourself guides to research software available at www.pearsoned.co.uk/saunders with practice data sets About the authors Mark NK Saundersis Professor of Business Research Methods and Director of Postgraduate Research Programmes at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham.Philip Lewiswas a Principal Lecturer andAdrian Thornhillwas a Head of Department, both at the University of Gloucestershire.

Required Reading
2016-04-08 Introduction to Research Methods and Report Writing Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 9781498278508 ISBN-13 1498278507

This book provides introductory materials on research methods and report writing that aim at guiding students and researchers towards effective research and reporting of their findings. Unlike the many volumes on research that are mostly theoretical, this book originated in the classroom and grew out of the students' own needs to design and conduct satisfactory research in order to meet academic requirements. It is also designed to help experienced researchers in their research ventures. In fulfilling this purpose, the author uses simple, straightforward language. He also provides appropriate examples and illustrations to enable the reader to grasp the basic concepts of research. The book will prove a useful guide for students and researchers in social sciences and humanities who wish to transform research theory into real and feasible research projects.

Required Reading
2015-03-26 Business Research Methods Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 9780199668649 ISBN-13 0199668647

A complete introduction to doing business research, Business Research Methods is the ideal guide for students embarking on a research project. Together with real students and supervisors, the authors draw on their own extensive experience to give readers tips for success and provide advice to help them avoid common mistakes. Developed specifically with business and management students in mind, this bestselling textbook explores the nature and purpose of business research and the issues it entails, while also providing students with practical advice on carrying out their research. In addition to a broad range of relevant case studies, the book features a substantial discussion of ethics, a chapter on internet research methods, and a strong emphasis on practical content such as planning a project and writing it up. With a new chapter on the nature of business research that explains why an understanding of research methods is so important to the broader study of business and management, and a new chapter on sampling in qualitative research, Business Research Methods remains the book of choice to help you build a full understanding of the subject.New to this editionA new introductory chapter on the nature of business research explains to students the relevance and importance of studying research methods, while also considering the 'messiness' of business research by giving guidance to students on how to proceed if things do not go to plan.A new chapter on sampling in qualitative research complements the existing chapter on sampling in quantitative research, providing full coverage of this important topic.New material on the use of technology in research, including the use of Skype for interviewing and work blogs as sources of data, keeps the book fully up-to-date with the latest trends in research methods.New coverage of shadowing in organizations, experience and event sampling, thematic analysis, and global and multi-site ethnography.Increased coverage of writing for academic audiences and mixed-methods research.Fully updated to include coverage of SPSS 22.

Required Reading
2016 SURVEY & QUESTIONNAIRE DESIGN
ISBN 1846211883 ISBN-13 9781846211881

Required Reading
01/01/2015 Qualitative Research in Business : A Practical Overview Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom : Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Required Reading
2014-08-01 Doing Your Research Project: A Guide For First-Time Researchers McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 9780335264469 ISBN-13 0335264468

Doing your Research Project is the market leading book for students across the social sciences conducting small scale research projects.

Required Reading
2014 Research Methods for Business and Social Science Students Sage Publications Pvt Limited
ISBN 8132113667 ISBN-13 9788132113669

Revised edition of: Research methods for graduate business and social science students / John Adams ... [et al.], published in 2007.

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources
Journal Resources

Journal of Insurance Issues

Journal of Risk & Insurance

Review of Financial Studies

Journal of Business & Behavioral Sciences

Journal of the Australian & New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance

URL Resources

Will be made available throughout the capstone project.

www.colinpurrington.com

www.businessinsurance.com

Betterposters.blogspot.ie

Other Resources
Additional Information