TOUR08028 2022 Tourism and Events Research Project 1
Full Title
Tourism and Events Research Project 1
Transcript Title
Tourism & Events Research P1
Code
TOUR08028
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
TOUR - Tourism
Department
MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Mr. John Kelleher, James Hanrahan
Programme Membership
SG_BTEVM_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BTOUR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BTOTR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management
Description
The aim of this module is to support each student to plan, manage and complete a research proposal, and literature review on a selected topic. This module is to support each student to complete a research output on a selected topic. The module consists of ongoing individual support provided by the lecturer. Students will produce an independent research proposal, research plan, outline research method, sampling framework and literature review involving the application of skills and knowledge over the whole programme. This research project is seen as an opportunity to consolidate the studies and learning achieved to date on the overall programme. Some minor preparation for this subject will be undertaken during the module on Business Tourism Research Methods.The Student will research and develop a theoretical framework to support their research. The topic selected, should be refined and written up as research proposal after approval from the research team/supervisor and dept. ethics committee the proposal will be written into the introduction chapter. The literature review will then be fully investigated and completed within this module.
The module consists of ongoing individual and group tutorial support. Each student will also be supported to plan, manage and develop a proposal/introduction chapter for her/his work and be expected to write up a completed literature review on the completion of this module. Each individual student will complete the piece of work and must attend and present at peer reviewed workshops if necessary. Students are expected to show critical thinking, understanding of how knowledge is generated and used, follow ethical guidelines and be able to work independently.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Review current literature in chosen topic area in order to construct a relevant research question showing an awareness of current tourism and events management
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Critically identify, evaluate and synthesise research related theoretical frameworks and existent literatures
3.
Write a research proposal incorporating ethics approval related to their chosen research topic and refine this into the introduction chapter of the research project
4.
Coordinate, plan and manage their research project incorporating a proposal with research plan, methods, sampling framework and ethis approval
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Students will be required to demonstrate their research knowledge and competency through assessments of academic research and demonstrate the ability to evaluate research knowledge and competency through assessments of academic research and write-up (i.e. research proposal and associated literature review)
This module is largely self directed learning which is supervised by a research supervisor who will meet the student on a regular basis . As this module is at level 8 the allocated time per student is 30 min per week from the supervisor. The student is graded for student tutor mark which factors in the following components personal initiatives:
Professional autonomy and accountability while Planning their research process, managing the ethics approval , Keeping appointment dates, Meeting agreed deadlines, Initiative, Student planning approach, Creativity.
Module Assessment Strategies
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Research Proposal |
Students will be required to develop professional autonomy and accountability in the process of preparing a proposal, research plan, methods, sampling framework and ethics approval. This should be refined and written up as an annotated bibliography and research proposal within the introduction chapter |
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Literature Review |
Demonstrate ability to critically identify, evaluate and synthesise research related theoretical frameworks and existent literatures in writing a detailed literature review on the chosen topic.
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Management of research |
Demonstrate they have developed and applied skills of inquiry relevant to the resolution of their design project good project management demonstrated in research plan, time keeping and regular meetings with research team and peers. |
Repeat Assessments
Two options depending on level of work completed during term time with supervisor.
a) if sufficient work completed could re-submit for assessing
b) repeat attend
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
TOUR07029
Co-requisites
research project
Indicative Syllabus
Demonstrate individual knowledge and practical skills to plan, manage and complete a research proposal, and literature review on a selected topic. Analyse critically the existing literature associated with the research topic in the literature review.Manage the research process and work with a research project supervisor to plan and complete a research proposal, and literature review on a selected topic. Students will produce an independent research proposal and literature review involving the application of skills and knowledge over the whole programme. This research project is seen as an opportunity to consolidate the studies and learning achieved to date on the overall programme. arch and develop a theoretical framework to support their research. The topic selected, should be refined and written up as research proposal after approval from the research team/supervisor and dept. ethics committee the proposal will be written into the introduction chapter. The literature review will then be fully investigated and completed within this module.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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| 1 | Written Report proposal this will be later refined within the Introduction chapter | Coursework Assessment | Written Report/Essay | 20 % | Week 3 | 1,3 |
| 2 | Written Report Literature review | Project | Written Report/Essay | 65 % | Week 9 | 2,4 |
| 3 | Performance Evaluation student totor work | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 10 % | Week 12 | 3 |
| 4 | Style layout | Project | Written Report/Essay | 5 % | Week 11 | 7 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Research supervision Tutorials | .30 | Weekly | 0.30 |
| Independent Learning | Library | Research project | 8 | Weekly | 8.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 0.30 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Altinay, L, Paraskevas, A and Jang S (2016) Planning Research in Hospitality and Tourism, UK, Routledge
Bell, J. and Waters, S. (2014) Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers. Sixth edition. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C. and Tight, M. (2010) How to research. 4th ed. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill/Open University Press.
Duxbury N., Richards, G., (2019) The culumlative bibliography of the book A Research Agenda for Creative Tourism, Edward Elgar.
Brotherton, B (2015) Researching Hospitality & Tourism, 2 nd ed, LA, Sage
Brunt, P., Horner, S. and Semley, N., (2017). Research Methods In Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management. Los Angeles: Sage.
Easterby-Smith, M. et al. (2018) Management & business research. 6th edition. Los Angeles: SAGE.
Mason, P. (2014) Researching tourism, leisure and hospitality for your dissertation Oxford : Goodfellow Publishers
Botterill, D and Platenkamp, V (2012) Key concepts in tourism research , London: SAGE
Coles, T, Duval, TD and Shaw, G (2013) Writing Dissertations and Theses in Tourism Studies and related disciplines, UK, Routledge
Jennings, G (2011) Tourism Research, 2 nd ed, Australia, Wiley
Veal, AJ (2011) Research methods for leisure and tourism: a practical guide , 4 th ed, England : Prentice Hall
Jenny Phillimore, Lisa Goodson(2004) Qualitative Research in Tourism, Routledge
Edwards, A. & Talbot, R. (1999) The Hard-Pressed Researcher: A Research Handbook for the Caring Professions, New York: Longman
Sarantakos, S.(2004) Social Research, 3rd edition London: Palgrave
Fennell, D, A., (2006) Tourism Ethics, AOT, Channel View Publications.
Alister Mathieson and Geoffrey Wall (2006) Tourism Economic,Physical and Social Impacts, Longman Scientific and Technical
Page. S. (2006) Tourism Management, Butterwoth Heinemann.
Bickman, L., and Rog, D., (1998) Handbook of Applied Social Research Methods. Sage Publications.
Creswell, J. W., (1994) Research design: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Poynter, JM (1993) How to research and write a thesis in hospitality and tourism: a step-by-step guide for college stu dents, New York : Wiley
Blaxter, L., Hughes, C., Tight, M., (2000). How to Research. Open University Press
Other Resources
On line journals: Journal of Ecotourism, Annals of Tourism Research, Tourism Management, Insights, Tourism Ireland "Contact", Tourism News (ITIC) and all Failte Ireland and Tourism Ireland publications
Additional Information
None