Research Skills in Practice (Online)

MATS67470 Research Skills in Practice (Online) 30 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Delia Vazquez Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 15.0 Research Skills in Practice is a series of six interconnected units. <div> Research Skills in Practice is a series of six interconnected units (as listed below) that provides you with the opportunity to study the main components of the research process within the context of international fashion marketing:1 - Formulating Your Research Question2 - Critical Appraisal of the Literature3 - Determining Your Research Methodology4 - Your Responsibilities as a Researcher5 - Communicating Your Research6 - Reflective Practice & Your Research</div>  <div> To provide students with an introduction to the process of research in the international fashion marketing area and an understanding of how research relates to their academic discipline and industry practice.</div>  Demonstrate in-depth and advanced knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of current issues in their subject, discipline or professionDemonstrate knowledge of professional responsibility, integrity and ethical considerations  Consider and evaluate various methods of addressing the identified issue or problem and draw conclusions on the best way forwardApply skills of critical analysis to real-world situations within a defined range of contexts  Find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sourcesExpress ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media  Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, exercise initiative and show personal responsibilityReflect on their own progress as a learnerDevelop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and reflecting on progress and taking appropriate actionArticulate awareness of the social and community context within their disciplinary fieldDemonstrate independent learning ability to support their continued professional developmentEnhance their skills and confidence to enable them to operate effectively and creatively within their professional practice  <div> This unit is delivered by distance-learning. You will receive access to the online virtual learning environment which will contain the learning materials and the online tools required to interact with tutors and your fellow students.The learning materials have been specifically designed to provide an interactive and carefully structured introduction to each topic, guidance on further reading, opportunities for reinforcement activity (checking that you can apply your knowledge) and formative feedback (monitoring your progress and identifying ways to improve).The material is designed to allow you to study in a flexible manner (at your own pace) but there will be certain points during the block of study when summative (tutor-assessed) work will need to be submitted.The course materials should be considered as the starting point for your study of the subject and you should read as much professional literature (professional body publications, market reports and periodicals) and academic literature (textbooks and journal articles) as you can.</div>  2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Written MATS67470 IFM Online Conditions (Programme 10019) N Bell et al. (2018) Business Research Methods, Oxford University Press Malhotra et al. (2017) Marketing Research: An applied approach, Pearson Lectures 16 0 184