Research Methods for BusinessThis module aims to introduce students to key research skills in order to investigate current business issues from an academic perspective. It will equip students with the skills needed to successfully complete and present an undergraduate dissertation proposal by looking at the theoretical, practical and ethical aspects of research. By the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate critical thinking, personal reflection and project management skills appropriate to conducting research at undergraduate level.
The module is a non-credit bearing module. It will be formatively assessed via one to one tutor/student tutorials and peer-led assessment preparation sessions.It will be formatively assessed via one to one tutor/student tutorials and peer-led assessment preparation sessions. The summative assessment will comprise of research proposal in the form of a 10-minute presentation and a 1500 – 2000 written piece.
Interactive Lectures, Seminars
Dr Jane Carnaffan
Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes
I have been a lecturer in English for Academic Purposes at Northumbria University since 2000 (with a break to study for my PhD at Newcastle University). I am currently teaching courses on academic writing and research skills.
Prior to teaching at Northumbria, I taught English language internationally in Spain, Paraguay, Bulgaria and Japan. I am also a Senior Adjunct Lecturer at Luxembourg University, where I have delivered short courses on research article writing and conference skills. I have an academic background in Modern Languages, Social Sciences, Research Methods, Tourism and Development.
My current research interests are in student transitions, widening participation and internationalisation of university education in the UK. I am also interested in the public engagement of UK universities through studying the wider impacts of peace studies education.
Visits and field trips for this module are to be confirmed.
| Research Methods for Business : Programme Schedule | ||
| Sunday 08 July | Arrival at Newcastle / Airport Meet & Greet | |
| Monday 09 July | Arrival, Registration, Breakfast and Module Overview |
Library Induction, Campus and City Tour Welcome Evening |
| Tuesday 10 July | Introduction to research methodology and methods | What and Why? Developing your research proposal |
| Wednesday 11 July |
Workshop on searching for Literature and Literature Reviews |
Workshop on searching for Literature and Literature Reviews |
| Thursday 12 July | What? Developing research questions | Developing research questions (workshop) |
| Friday 13 July | Free Time | |
| Saturday 14 July | Trip to York | |
| Sunday 15 July | Free Time | |
| Monday 16 July | How? Choosing appropriate methodologies and methods: Quantitative methods | How? Discussing quantitative methods (workshop) |
| Tuesday 17 July | How? Choosing appropriate methodologies and methods: Qualitative methods | How? Discussing qualitative and mixed methods (workshop) |
| Wednesday 18 July | Ethical Considerations | Ethical Considerations (workshop) |
| Thursday 19 July | Writing Research Proposals and Reports | Harvard Referencing |
| Friday 20 July | Free Time | Alnwick Castle (stay overnight) |
| Saturday 21 July | Alnwick Castle activities, Northumberland trip then head home to Newcastle | |
| Sunday 22 July | Free Time | |
| Monday 23 July | Presentation Skills | Presentation Skills |
| Tuesday 24 July | Assessment preparation (tutorials) | Assessment preparation (tutorials) |
| Wednesday 25 July | Peer-led assessment preparation | Peer-led assessment preparation |
| Thursday 26 July | Assessment Reflection | Assessment Reflection |
| Friday 27 July | Free Time |
Farewell Lunch & Closing Remarks: Traditional Afternoon Tea |
| Saturday 28 July |
NISS 2018 Closes: Check out Portland Green Accommodation by 12:00 pm |
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