1. Class Activity - Article Paradigms
2. Assessment for Research Methods
2.1. Group Work
2.1.1. Do 3 case studies of the same topic
2.1.2. Can choose to do it individually, or 2 or 3
2.2. Assessments
2.2.1. Written Research Proposal
2.2.1.1. 60%
2.2.1.2. 30th September
2.2.2. Peer Assessment
2.2.2.1. 10%
2.2.2.2. 5 Presentations
2.2.2.3. In class - 9th September
2.2.2.4. LMS - 16th September
2.2.3. Initial Proposal
2.2.3.1. 30%
2.2.3.2. 5th September - In Class
2.2.3.3. 12th September - LMS
3. Tutorial Videos
3.1. Lorraine Ling
3.1.1. Determine what paradigm you will use when researching
3.1.2. Use both qualitative and quantitative research
3.1.3. Paradigm determines how you use qualitative and quantitative research
3.2. Mary O'Keefe
3.2.1. Choosing a theory
3.2.1.1. Think of your own beliefs
3.2.2. Be transparent about your own paradigm
4. Theories
4.1. Grounded Theory
4.1.1. The researcher enters the research without a theory
4.1.2. The theory is developed from the data/ data themes as the research progresses
4.1.3. Researchers have a set of beliefs at the start
4.1.3.1. These influence how the study is conducted