FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAMME
HANDBOOK FOR RESEARCH STAFF &
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS
2013/2014
CONTENTS
Introduction to the Researcher Development Programme (RDP)
Researcher Development Statement and Framework
London Metropolitan University Research Policy
FBL Provision for PhD Students: Services, Resources and Facilities
Planning your Research Development and Training
The Researcher Development Programme (RDP)
Practicalities
Opportunities for Further Involvement
Other University Resources
External Resources
Contact Information
APPENDICES
1. Personal Development Plan: Research
2. Sit-in Opportunities
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INTRODUCTION TO THE RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
The Researcher Development Programme (RDP) is a university-wide programme of training
and development opportunities for all categories of researchers. It has been designed to
meet the needs of London Metropolitan University’s research staff and postgraduate
research students. This handbook is a guide to research training opportunities available to
research staff and postgraduate research students within the Faculty of Business and Law
(FBL).
Together with line managers and supervisors, FBL staff and students are expected to
identify their own training needs. Subsequent to this, researchers can sign up to relevant
research training courses offered by the university. Most of the research training
opportunities are organised and run by the Research and Postgraduate Office. The newly
formed Research Department within the Faculty of Business and Law will publicise further
training development opportunities via e-newsletters throughout the year.
RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT AND FRAMEWORK
Vitae is a UK based organisation responsible for the career development of research staff
and postgraduate research students. The Vitae Researcher Development Statement (RDS)
and Framework (RDF) were first introduced in 2010 and articulate – via the Research
Councils - the skills set required by researchers. In line with other universities in the UK,
London Metropolitan University endorses the RDS/F to support researchers in their career
development. The RDF/S recognises four broad domains of attributes required by
researchers. These are (A) Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities, (B) Personal Effectiveness,
(C) Research Governance and Organisation and (D) Engagement, Influence and Impact.
Workshops and seminars are planned and organised with this framework in mind. An
extract from the Vitae website detailing the four domains is reproduced in the next four
pages. For more details on the RDS/RDF, visit the following website:
http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/428241/Vitae-Researcher-DevelopmentFramework.html
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LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH POLICY
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1. Introduction
Research and knowledge exchange are central to the culture of intellectual enquiry at
London Metropolitan University. Research informs and underpins our teaching and allows
us to have significant academic, societal, economic and cultural impacts.
Research and collaboration strengthen the University's consultancy work and our
engagements with our partners in business, industry, public bodies and local communities.
Our research is often multi-disciplinary and applied.
The University aims to:
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engage in research, knowledge exchange or enterprise activity, in particular to
enhance the University’s educational focus and its commitment to social justice
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celebrate different educational and research emphases of different schools and
faculties, and in different partner institutions, while ensuring common high
standards of pedagogy, assessment, award and publication
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uphold internationally recognised benchmarks of quality in teaching and learning,
research, knowledge exchange and enterprise activity
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review the course and research portfolio regularly to meet changing student
expectations and research needs or opportunities
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enrich student learning and develop skilled and employable graduates and staff
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support recruitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses
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demonstrate the impact of investment in research and scholarship
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strengthen its reputation as a centre of knowledge, learning and innovation
2. Research Activities
Our research activities are innovative and evidence-based. They include:
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acquiring new knowledge or developing new interpretations
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undertaking applied research, directly aimed at practical and applicable objectives
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substantive consultancy, which uses research expertise to achieve a specific
contracted goal
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creative work, particularly in the arts and allied subjects
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investigating and developing pedagogy and curricula
3. Importance of Research
London Metropolitan University recognises the importance of research for:
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contributing to the realisation of its mission
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enhancing its reputation and delivering impacts
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promoting and supporting excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching,
and providing a platform for future development of courses
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ensuring relevance and vigour in the courses
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developing the research skills base and employability of staff and students
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enhancing the level of external income to the University
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enabling it to attract and retain high quality academic staff
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developing relationships and research goals with local , regional, national and
international partners
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enhancing quality of life and wealth-creating potential
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adding to knowledge and promoting enquiry
4. Guidelines
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All academic areas are encouraged to support research, although the level of that
support will vary selectively over time and between disciplines as a consequence of
mission relevance and available resources.
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Decision-making about the balance between research and other activities lies in the
faculties. Nevertheless, the University retains the ultimate responsibility for its
research profile and, through the Vice Chancellor and the strategic planning process,
will help to manage the balance of these activities.
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External and internal impacts of the University’s research and the national peerreview processes are major measures of the University’s research effectiveness.
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Excellence in research, teaching, consultancy, professional practice, course
development and management merit parity of esteem. It is recognised that
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individual staff will be suited to different parts of this range of activities.
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Quality research outputs appearing in the public domain or in the case of sensitive
material as confidential outputs are the normal result of research and will be
recorded through the research infrastructure.
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The University’s research infrastructure will provide support for researchers on such
matters as advising on research bids, publicising the University's research successes,
advising on research costing and expenditure, administering the enrolment and
progress of research students, publicising and coordinating internal and external
policy matters related to research, and performing a central research coordination
role in general.
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The University offers staff development opportunities for researchers and aspirant
researchers, and for research student supervisors.
The University will monitor the implementation of this policy through the University
Research and Enterprise Committee reporting to the Academic Board, and through the
faculties.
October 2013
Research and Enterprise Committee
FBL PROVISION FOR PHD STUDENTS: SERVICES, RESOURCES AND
FACILITIES
Introduction
Welcome to the Faculty of Business and Law! This is the guide to studying for a research
degree in the faculty. As research students, you will play an important role in the work of
the faculty and as such are highly valued colleagues. You are joining the faculty at an
exciting time as we move forward in strengthening our research and our engagement with
business.
Please use this guide throughout your studies to answer straightforward questions in
conjunction with the university handbook for research students in all faculties. In this guide,
we will provide you with information about your supervision, the services that are provided
for you by the faculty, research training and key members of staff in your studies.
What is a PhD/MPhil?
You are now studying for a research degree. The most obvious difference that you will note
on a daily basis is that you will have fewer classes than you have had in the past. These
degrees are accomplished through independent study. Although no-one else is studying the
same topic as you, others will be following similar paths. It is very important that you join
the research community in the faculty including other students as well as staff who are
researching in your area.
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A research degree prepares you for a number of different paths but you could look at it as
preparing for a very hard driving test. Once through the examination successfully, you can
remove your L plates. To pass the examination, you will need to manage your time and
studies but as a basic outline, plan to work a 40 hour week – every day and all day, five days
a week.
Make sure that you access the following website regularly, which will provide essential
information about research in the UK: http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers
Supervision
FBL PhD students are entitled to 44 hours of supervision per year for a full time student and
22 hours per year for a part time student (this includes either face-to-face, Skype or email
correspondence and reading drafts). Students will have two supervisors, one lead and one
support. These supervisors are experts in the field of study and provide direction and
guidance. It is expected that students will utilise all of this allocated time. Students will be
required to maintain a log of supervision as part of their development as researchers.
The relationship between the student and supervisory team is core to the success of the
thesis. Students must nurture this relationship by submitting drafts on time, presented in
high quality formats, allow time for feedback and be appreciative of the demands on
academics’ time. The student must take responsibility for his/her work and working
pattern.
Progression
For information on progression from MPhil to PhD and annual monitoring requirements,
please see the university’s regulations on these matters.
Research seminars, workshops and symposia
A research degree does not have the taught element of other degrees but there are courses
and other developments that are essential for you to attend. Students are expected to
attend the following:
- research seminars
- workshops
- symposia
organised by both the Research and Postgraduate Office and the additional training courses
organised by FBL. Details of courses and training opportunities can be found in this
handbook. The learning gained from participating in these events adds significantly to
writing a solid thesis. Participation also allows engagement with other research students
and improves the ability to think at the right level and to defend the arguments which you
are developing.
All FBL research students are affiliated to one of the following research groups: Creative
Industries Research Centre (CiRC), The Centre for Progressive Leadership (CPL), Global Policy
Institute, The Centre for Economics and Finance or to other centres within the faculty’s
Institute for Advanced Studies in Business Management and Law. This affiliation provides
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students with insights into the conduct and management of research. You will take an
active role in the activities of the research centre such as giving seminars, providing support
for the centre activities and contributing to the overall success of the centre.
Conference Attendance
Part of your development is to present your work not only to internal but to external
audiences as well. In certain circumstances FBL may be prepared to contribute up to £200
towards a student’s expenses incurred when presenting a paper at an authorised academic
conference. You will need to provide evidence that the paper has undergone a proper
refereeing process via the conference organiser. We will also need evidence that this work
is likely to lead to publication consequent to the conference.
Participation in Research Centre Projects
It is expected that as part of your development you will work with your supervisors on
important projects. This work will strengthen your own research skills and enhance your
employability prospects.
Library, Computing, Printing and Other Facilities
All research students are entitled to use the library and university computing facilities and
are given printing and photocopying privileges across the entire university. Full-time
research students are entitled to a shared desk with computer facilities and a telephone.
Standard computer-aided software is available throughout the university. If you require
specialist software, please make sure that this is fully discussed with your supervisory team.
PhD students also have an inter-library loan allowance (6 ILLs per year). Please ask a
librarian for guidance. The university’s enviable location also provides ready access to the
British Library (http://www.mbsportal.bl.uk/) and the City Business Library. Examiners will
look for extensive and intelligent use of sources in your thesis.
Postgraduate Common Room
The Postgraduate Common Room contains comfortable seating, a meeting table and chairs.
This is a space, where you can eat your lunch, meet other students, or undertake group
work. The room is lined with network points, where students can plug in their laptops to
access the university network.
Kitchen Facilities
The kitchen contains all the equipment needed to prepare a drink, light snack or heat up
food. There is a sink, a fridge, a microwave and a kettle in the room for your convenience.
Please note, however, that students are responsible for doing their own washing up.
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PLANNING YOUR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
In line with the recommendations of Research Councils UK (RCUK), the Faculty of Business
and Law encourages each of its researchers to undertake dedicated research training each
year. Please ensure that your line manager or supervisor is supportive of your continued
and professional development and agree with them in advance the training you are
undertaking.
For postgraduate research students:
As part of a PhD programme, you can complete a number of credit bearing courses. It is
university policy that MPhil/PhD students are responsible for attending instructional and
generic skills training courses and any other training sessions identified by the supervisor/s.
Further information specifically about postgraduate research modules running in the
academic year 2013/14 can be found on PostGrad-Line:
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/postgrad-line/
For research staff:
In the UK, ‘The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers’ sets out the
expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their funders and employers. The Faculty of
Business and Law’s research policy is to follow the precepts of the Concordat. An annual
review allows the performance of researchers to be discussed with line managers, as well as
research objectives set for the following year.
The 7 principles of the Concordat, reproduced from the Vitae website, are as follows:
Recognition of the
importance of recruiting,
selecting and retaining
researchers with the
highest potential to
achieve excellence in
research.
Individual researchers
share the responsibility
for and need to proactively engage in their
own personal and career
development, and lifelong
learning.
Researchers are
recognised and valued
by their employing
organisation as an
essential part of their
organisation’s human
resources and a key
component of their
overall strategy to
develop and deliver
world-class research.
Diversity and equality
must be promoted in all
aspects of the
recruitment and career
management of
researchers.
Researchers are
equipped and
supported to be
adaptable and flexible
in an increasingly
diverse, mobile, global
research environment.
The sector and all
stakeholders will
undertake regular and
collective review of
their progress in
strengthening the
attractiveness and
sustainability of
research careers in the
UK.
http://www.vitae.ac.uk/CMS/files/upload/Vitae-Concordat-2011.pdf
The importance of researchers’
personal and career
development, and lifelong
learning, is clearly recognised
and promoted at all stages of
their career.
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
To help you assess your skills and training requirements, fill in the ‘Personal Development
Plan: Research’ (see Appendix 1). Once you have identified your training needs, have a look
at the available training opportunities offered by the university.
THE RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (RDP)
From the FBL researcher’s point of view, there are three strands of training activity available
at the university. These are: (1) training sessions organised by the Research and
Postgraduate Office, (2) the Faculty of Business and Law’s own research training activities
and (3) the new ‘Sit-ins’ initiative.
(1) Research and Postgraduate Office
RDP workshops and seminars are planned around the four domain headings of the Research
Development Framework (see previous section). In collaboration with Library Services, the
Centre for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) and some external parties, the
majority of RDP training sessions are organised by the Research and Postgraduate Office.
The 2013/14 RDP schedule is available on the Research Office website:
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/research/current-students/researcher-developmentprogramme/
Check this website regularly as new training initiatives will be added to the programme
throughout the year.
(2) Research Department within the Faculty of Business and Law
To complement the programme on offer by the Research and Postgraduate Office, the
Faculty of Business and Law will deliver training courses in areas that are more subjectspecific.
The details of the first two sessions are as follows:
Dr Anne Broderick, DeMontfort University
Interpretive Research Methods
Monday 20th January 2014
10.30am-12.30pm
Venue: BR3-06, Green Zone, North Campus
To book your place, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/8241343079
Professor Stavros Kalafatis, Kingston University
An Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling and Partial Least Squares (PLS)
Friday 14th March 2014
10.30am-14.30pm (with a break in-between)
Venue: BR3-06, Green Zone, North Campus
To book your place, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/8958985567
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These seminars are also advertised on the Research and Postgraduate Office’s website and
details of the workshops circulated to colleagues via e-newsletters.
(3) Sit-ins
Postgraduate students at London Metropolitan University have always been encouraged to
attend taught courses, especially in the areas of research methodology. This initiative is now
extended to research staff. ‘Sit-ins’ offer both research staff and research students the
opportunity to sign up to taught courses across a number of faculties. The Faculty of
Business and Law recognises the wealth of expertise available within the Faculty of Social
Sciences and Humanities (e.g. Learning Technology Research, Creative Practice Based
Research) and within the Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing (e.g. Knowledge
Management Research, Statistics and Operational Research). Expertise in these areas all
complements the inter-disciplinary interests and activities of business and law research staff
and students. There is a growing trend towards trans-disciplinary research where insights
from one discipline are applied to problems in another area. Methods traditionally
associated with one area are being adopted by researchers in other fields. Hence it is
becoming increasingly important for researchers to understand typical research problems
and methods in areas other than their own.
For postgraduate research students:
During your PhD there will be regular progress reports and meetings with your supervisors.
At these meetings, your skills and progress will be discussed. The exact frequency and
details of these will vary depending on supervisor/s and other individuals who are involved
in meeting your training needs.
If you wish to attend taught modules, the advice is that you consult your supervisor. As well
as taught methodology modules your supervisor may recommend subject-specific modules
(see the ‘Sit-in’ information section in the appendices section of this booklet). Research
student supervisors are entrusted with the task of facilitating a request by any one of their
students to sit-in on a colleague's research module. Research students will need to obtain a
Module Registration Form from the Research and Postgraduate Office. Your supervisor must
approve your taught programme of study by signing the form. Return a HARD COPY of the
Module Registration Form to the Research and Postgraduate Office.
Address: Room AB1-26 Tower Building, London Metropolitan University, 166-220 Holloway
Road, London N7 8DB.
For research staff:
Most ‘sit-ins’ fall into the ‘Knowledge and intellectual abilities’ domain (Domain A), but very
often cover skills development associated with the other three domains, Domains B, C and D
as well. This initiative will provide opportunities for researchers across the university to
meet each other. Inter-disciplinary research is encouraged by the university. ‘Sit-in’
opportunities are specified in Appendix 2.
If you are interested in attending a taught module, please have this approved by your line
manager in the first instance. Similarly to postgraduate research students, please complete
a Module Registration Form for the relevant module (available from the Research and
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Postgraduate Office). Once the form has been signed by the line manager, return a HARD
COPY of the Module Registration Form to Rita Kottász within FBL’S Research Department
(City Campus, Moorgate, MG108).
RDP PRACTICALITIES
Booking Training Courses
If you wish to attend a workshop advertised on the Research and Postgraduate Office
website, book a place via their Eventbrite online booking system. If you are interested in
attending a ‘Sit-ins’ taught course, check with your supervisor/line manager first and fill in
the Module Registration form, as specified above. Note that the online booking system is
NOT available for the ‘Sit-ins’ initiative.
In general, it is not possible to attend a course without having first booked a place.
Eligibility
All FBL researchers (including Postgraduate Researchers, Postdocs, Research Fellows and
Research Assistants) are eligible to attend RDP workshops and events. Please note that due
to the nature of the funding of the RDP, students on taught masters courses are unable to
attend.
Confirmation
Once you have booked onto a course, you will receive a confirmation email to verify your
place is secured.
Waiting List
If a course is oversubscribed, you can register on a waiting list and will be contacted if a
place becomes available. Courses are often scheduled based on demand so there is also the
opportunity to register interest in courses by adding your name to the waiting list.
Costs
All of the London Met RDP opportunities are free to FBL staff.
Course Duration
You should only book a place on a course if you are able to attend for the full duration of the
course. It is not possible to only attend part of a course.
Cancellation (General policy)
If you have booked a place on a course and are now unable to attend you must contact the
organiser and cancel your place as soon as possible. You must cancel your place at least 48
hours before the start of the course so your place can be reallocated to someone on the
waiting list.
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If you do not cancel and do not turn up, we will contact you to find out why you did not
attend. If you do not inform us, you will be refused places on future training courses and/or
your supervisor will be informed.
Coffee/Lunch
The programme will indicate whether coffee and/or lunch will be provided.
Feedback
We would be grateful if you could complete the feedback forms (which accompany every
training session/workshop). This will allow the RDP to continually develop and improve.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FURTHER INVOLVEMENT
Are there other areas of training that you feel should be provided that is currently not
available? Do you already run a course at London Met which could be incorporated into the
research training programme? Would you like to apply to organise an event/training to be
run within the university or within the Faculty of Business and Law or to develop some
training resources? If so, please contact the Research Department or the Research and
Postgraduate Office. Contact details can be found at the end of this handbook. This will help
develop future research training initiatives.
OTHER UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
Research Funding and Advice
The link http://metranet.londonmet.ac.uk/research/the-research-and-postgraduateoffice/staff/funding-support.cfm provides useful information on sources of funding, building
proposals, approvals, application requirements, costing, pricing, funding processes and good
research practice.
Researchers can request and receive information about funding opportunities by emailing:
bidsupport@londonmet.ac.uk
All outgoing applications, without exception, must be approved by the Dean of the Faculty.
This applies not only to bids where London Met is the lead institution, but also to those
submitted by colleagues in other universities where London Met staff are co-applicants.
For more information on Postgraduate Scholarship and Funding, go to the below link. Here,
you can find details about The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding 2013-14, which
the university has subscribed to, and which all applicants and current students can
download.
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/research/prospective-students/postgraduate-scholarships-andfunding/
Online Courses and Videos
Online courses and videos can be accessed via the links below, and require a valid university
username and password.
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https://metranet.londonmet.ac.uk/research/the-research-and-postgraduateoffice/staff/on-line-courses-and-videos.cfm
The online audio-visual materials provide useful information on a range of topics including:
intellectual property in the research context, research ethics, research methods tools in a
number of disciplines and a video on how to prepare effectively for a PhD viva.
CELT Educational and Learning Development Team
The CELT ELD Team consists of academic staff with expertise in the areas of learning,
teaching, assessment, writing, curriculum and professional development. CELT hosts an
annual teaching and learning conference for staff and students with an interest in
educational research. This event provides an opportunity to showcase research and to stay
up-to-date with developments in the educational research field. CELT also provides reading
and writing retreats to staff and students.
Furthermore, all research students are now entitled to undertake the CELT Learning and
Teaching Course. CELT Learning and Teaching Practice course (leading to HEA Associate
Fellowship) is free for all PhD students, and is a requirement for those who are involved in
teaching or learning support and optional for other PhD students.
In addition, PhD students who wish to go on and take CELT’s PGCertLTHE (eligibility for HEA
Fellowship status) may do so at a special rate of £700 (cost price).
For more information, see below:
http://metranet.londonmet.ac.uk/celt/professional-courses/ltp.cfm
A copy of CELT’s annual report and information on CELT staff-facing and student-facing services
(including resources and other training opportunities) are available on their website at the following
link:
http://metranet.londonmet.ac.uk/celt/celt_home.cfm
Library Use and Information Literacy Skills for Researcher
Library Services have a wealth of expertise in database and subject specific information
management. If you need help identifying resources for your research, you can email or
make an appointment with your Academic Liaison Librarian (see below for details).
Academic Liaison Librarians are available to provide help and advice on using research
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materials at the library, obtaining material from other libraries, and using other libraries and
archive collections.
The library has a number of very useful links to online tutorials, library podcasts, videos and
presentation slides. These online resources offer online training in information literacy,
e-books, open access, etc. The online tutorials have step by step instructions on how to
search a large number of databases including Emerald, Jstor, Mintel and so on.
Further Library Information for Researchers
A wide range of print and electronic library resources are available to support research staff
and postgraduate research students.
Go to the university library catalogue http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/ to search for
books, e-books or for a specific journal.
To find journal articles on your topic, you will need to go to a journals or ‘full-text’ database.
To find databases, go to the Subject Guides page: http://bit.ly/subjectresources. Select the
link to your subject area and see the ‘Databases’ section. In addition to full-text journals
databases, this section also lists databases for finding company information, mapping data,
images and newspapers. Almost all databases are available online on- or off-campus and
you can log into them using your university username and password.
Tutorials and help sheets are available for databases on the databases section of your
Subject Guide and also on the Online Tutorials & Podcasts page: http://bit.ly/onlinetutorials.
You can also look at the help pages of any database once you are logged in.
Library staff can provide an overview of useful journals databases and more specialised
databases. As subscribers to various e-journals and other specialised database providers,
the Library can ask a representative to provide training sessions or give demos. The Library
arranges approximately 4-6 of such training sessions throughout the academic year. These
training opportunities will be flagged up by the Research and Postgraduate Office.
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The Library is currently producing an open course on Weblearn called Library Matters. There
are units within this course which focus on Referencing and the different referencing styles.
The Library also provides some training on using referencing software such as Zotero.
There are other free referencing software tools http://www.mendeley.com/ and Endnote
basic http://endnote.com/basic
Links to E-theses etc: http://metranet.londonmet.ac.uk/services/sas/libraryservices/services/e-theses.cfm
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Subject/Research Help
The Academic Liaison Librarians (see details below) are happy to arrange appointments to
help with research and resources. Timetabled drop-in sessions with library representatives
can be arranged and held in the Postgraduate Suite on 5th floor of Moorgate until 6th
January 2014. After this date, drop-in sessions can be organised and held at a dedicated
peripatetic desk available for the library and other service departments on the 3 rd floor of
the Moorgate building (located within the Student Facing Office).
The timetable will be added to the event section of Weblearn in due course.
Academic Liaison Librarians
Carmel Carroll
Accounting and Finance
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Tourism and Creative Industries
Christine Smart
Law
Management
All business books and journals are now consolidated at Calcutta House Library.
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
VITAE
Vitae 24 is an organisation that oversees and supports UK higher education institutions
(HEIs), employers, policy-makers and researchers in the personal, professional and career
development of postgraduate researchers and research staff. Vitae provides resources,
advice, information for individual researchers who are interested in their professional
development and careers.
BRITISH LIBRARY – DOCTORAL OPEN DAYS
If you have just started your PhD, the British Library’s Doctoral Open Days are a chance for
you to discover the British Library’s unique research materials. British Library staff will show
you how to access the collection, and you will get a chance to meet other researchers in
your field. The events are aimed at first year PhD students who are new to the Library.
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Events which may be particularly useful to PhD students within the Faculty of Business and
Law take place on 2nd December and 13th December 2013. Make sure you book a place via
the British Library website.
For more information on the programme and on how to get a free Reader Pass before the
events, see:
http://www.bl.uk/whatson/events/docopendays/index.html?ns_campaign=Higher+Educati
on+news+September+2013&ns_mchannel=email&ns_source=newsletter&ns_linkname=Bo
ok_now_Post_graduates&ns_fee=0
MOOCS
Why not start and complete a Mooc whilst they are still free? The major content based
providers are:
EdX: https://www.edx.org/course-list/allschools/allsubjects/allcourses
Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/courses
Udacity: https://www.udacity.com/courses
Future Learn: https://www.futurelearn.com/
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr Rita Kottász
Reader in Marketing
Electra House
84 Moorgate
London EC2M 6SQ
Tel: 020 7320 1444
Email: r.kottasz@londonmet.ac.uk
Melanie Goldsmith
Research Office Co-Ordinator
Research and Postgraduate Office
Tel: 020 7133 3718
Email: m.goldsmith@londonmet.ac.uk
Rosemary Benson
Staff Development Advisor
Human Resources Department
Tel: 020 7133 2986
Email: r.benson@londonmet.ac.uk
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APPENDIX 1.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: RESEARCH
Your personal development plan is intended to help you assess your development needs both to succeed in your current post and to progress
to higher level positions. Thus, as well as considering your immediate development requirements your plan should include proposals for
activities that will enable you to function effectively in posts at higher levels. When specifying your plan you should examine the job content of
your current position and identify any areas for the improvement of your knowledge and skills that will assist you in meeting the demands of
your present role. Additionally you need to think ahead and predict new situations and challenges that you may experience in the future,
consequent to career progression.
Development need
What do I want to be
able to do or to do
better?
1.
2.
Etc. to a maximum of
six
Methods
How will I be able to
tell that I have
achieved this
objective?
What methods will I
use to achieve this
objective?
Timing
Who or what will help
me?
What resources do I
require?
When will I achieve
this objective?
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APPENDIX 2.
SIT- IN OPPORTUNITIES
‘SIT-INS’
‘Sit-ins’ is a new research training initiative. Essentially, ‘Sit-ins’ allow research staff and
postgraduate research students to attend courses provided and run by university staff in a
variety of disciplines and at a variety of levels. Most ‘Sit-ins’ fall into the ‘Knowledge and
intellectual abilities’ domain (Domain A), but very often cover skills development associated
with the other three domains, Domains B, C and D as well.
University courses (both at undergraduate and postgraduate level) which research staff may
be eligible to join/attend in the academic year 2013/14 are listed below. According to the
university’s website, these courses have been approved to run in 2013/14. Brief
descriptions of the courses together with direct web links are provided for your
convenience.
BA6P01 Business and Economic Research
This course introduces individuals to quantitative techniques (descriptive statistics,
correlation, econometrics, linear/multiple regression modelling, business forecasting, etc.).
Individuals will have a chance to use specialised software (e.g. Eviews and SPSS) to analyse
quantitative data.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=51C9D33F-1EF8-43F4-B79E98E024567A8B
CMP088 Researching Media and Communications
This module equips students with theoretical and practical approaches to mass
communications research. The module introduces the history of media and mass
communications research as well as issues such as epistemology, the role of theory and
research ethics.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=3C1E69D5-078F-4F58-99F536500E1B97FD
EC6P04 Global Economic Issues and Research Methods
The module builds on the knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics and
introduces research methods elements such as project planning, development, reporting,
and statistical and econometric techniques. The development of independent research and
self-directed learner skills is also promoted so students can investigate and use knowledge
to provide concise analysis and evaluation of specific issues and problems related to
economic, business and finance.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=06673AC2-8C74-4AE7-8FDD67B742D42593
ECP054C Quantitative Research Methods
This module focuses on the fundamental mathematical and a range of econometric
methods used in banking, business, economics and finance. (Approved, but may be subject
to modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=D39B4A6E-FC4B-4F90-AEC9DBDE66519CCA
FS6P05 Empirical Research in Global Banking and Finance
This module facilitates empirical research, critical thinking and understanding in relation to
the operation of global banking operations and systems.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=893BFF10-68DF-4458-8BCA1343618B44A5
FS6P06 Empirical Research in Finance
This module includes sessions on research design, basic statistics with emphasis on
empirical methods frequently employed in finance. Students are introduced to scientific
writing and are exposed to techniques and methods that will help them develop an ability to
critically analyse results and to write a coherent project in finance.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=48612DD5-F2E2-4BCF-8FCD6DC670A23903
GI7004 Researching Public Services
The module enables students to design and conduct research in a public service setting
(including that required for projects and dissertations), to understand key debates in public
policy research and to bid for and evaluate bids for funding.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=7B25B18B-069A-4326-960EE12A9D52C960
GIP028 Theory and Research Methods in International Relations
This module is devoted to International Relations theories, their relation to more general
social science theories and the theoretical basis of research strategies in international
relations. The module also includes workshops on research methods and practical exercises
in designing a piece of IR research. (Approved, but may be subject to modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=BE2AF63A-6C51-45B0-8842AB51ABC06F13
HR7155 Research Methods in Human Resource Management
By introducing students to philosophical and practical factors associated with understanding
and undertaking HRM research at postgraduate level. The module also provides a firm
framework for critical analysis and evaluation of HRM research plus the subsequent
dissertation design and implementation.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=B37C4E9C-992E-400B-BB448CB1A260044D
HUP043N Researching Diversity
This course provides an introduction to a range of methods appropriate for research in the
areas of equality and diversity and provides insights into feminist and cross-cultural research
regarding issues of power, positioning, partiality and subjectivity/objectivity. (Approved, but
may be subject to modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=1A3F0824-C352-44F7-8745D785DEDCDE66
HUP072 Creative Research and Project Development
This module will involve study and implementation of both academic and practice-based
research related to creative and cultural industries and/or professional writing practices
such as journalism, film, music and performance. Various research modes will be engaged
with: scholarly, journalistic, literary, policy-based, marketing-related, financial, web-based
and project based. (Approved, but may be subject to modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=0DDDE5B0-3F91-4CA7-BCA0EEA829AC5334
HUP093 Innovation and Research in Publishing
This module will give the student a base of both practical and theoretical knowledge
regarding the publishing industry, including mainstream and alternative presses,
performance venues, and self-publishing and e-publishing in the UK and abroad. The
student will write and submit query letters and manuscripts to publishers, and learn about
writing book proposals as well as proposals for grants, residencies, etc.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=B02B4AC8-52E5-4CE4-A3DB0C9F5D039C0D
IF3103 Academic Research
Students will acquire research skills through 2 small scale projects. They will use these as a
basis for producing a mini-report for the first project and a full report for the second. They
will practise using and acting on feedback through making written action plans for the
second report based on learning from the first. They will also learn and practise
presentation skills (individual and group) through presenting their research findings to the
class.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/module-catalogue/record.cfm?msid=36FD3173-624C4D70-BB70DA320F8709DD
LLP003 Legal Research Methodology
This module provides students with a critical and historically grounded introduction to
contemporary legal research and introduces students to diverse and problematic
conceptual and formative issues in current legal research.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=A6E2F3EF-9091-4959-81F1770E5843D6A3
LT6P01 Theory and Practice in Research
Different research philosophies and approaches in leisure and tourism research are
introduced. Students are introduced to a range of quantitative research methodologies
including questionnaire design, survey research, data analysis and relevant statistical
techniques. A range of qualitative research methodologies including semi-structured and
unstructured interviews, focus groups and observation are also discussed.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=4F737A12-BE33-4A39-BB707E27AB78D92A
MC5007 Understanding and Researching Consumer Buyer Behaviour
This module builds an appreciation of the market research processes and methods used for
researching and understanding consumer behaviour. The module deals with a range of
theoretical, practical techniques in understanding and researching consumer behaviour.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=8F2A45AF-749D-4C7D-82FA3C423AA4F79D
MC7003 Marketing Research
This module aims to define and explore the nature and importance of marketing research
and the individual purpose and characteristics of its component tools (secondary data
collection, primary data collection -qualitative and quantitative and data analysis).
Throughout the module, students are encouraged to develop these research skills and to
use them to develop their dissertation research proposals, which must be described in the
context of the marketing research design process.(Approved to run, but may be subject to
modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=B865483A-F8FB-478A-9F5125396A996E63
PC5001 Research Design and Data Analysis in Psychology
The aim of this module is to introduce students to methods of psychological investigation
and to develop their ability to design such investigations, to understand the ethical
implications of the methods used, and to assess the data collected. The module aims to
develop the student’s competence in (a) working in a small group (b) the implementation of
agreed ethical standards (b) liaising with external parties, i.e. participants in the study
(c) managing and analysing both quantitative and qualitative data and (e) reporting on the
outcome of the studies for dissemination to a wider audience to a standard determined by
the relevant professional body.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=9E6C0529-34DA-49C7-BB1F60EB4677F82D
PC6050 Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
This module is designed to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in
qualitative research. Emphasis will be placed on the exploration of the links between
epistemology, methodology and theoretical explanations in psychology. In doing this,
students will be introduced to a range of qualitative approaches to data collection and data
analysis.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=B4B30238-D48E-4F9E-9878DAEA17B9AE42
PR3005 Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods
The module is an introduction to psychology and research methods. It intends to provide a
general introduction to and overview of the core areas of psychology, and provide an
outline of ethical issues and research methods within psychology. The module demonstrates
the role of psychology not just within the academic setting but its role in today’s society and
the world. This module will be understandable and comprehensive to a person with no or
little sciences background.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=0E077115-E25C-4E66-AFE1283DA3A2F494
PY1026 Psychological Research Methods 1 (CP)
This module introduces students to basic methods of psychological investigation and
develops their competence in the use of a range of common software computer
applications. (Approved to run, but may be subject to modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=F9789B82-0066-46EB-9609B822708AFAB8
PY2021 Psychological Research Methods 2 (CP)
This module is designed to develop a student’s ability to design psychological investigations,
to understand the ethical implications of these investigations, and to assess the data
collected. The focus is on considering the relative merits of different non-factorial
experimental designs, teaching appropriate quantitative methods of analysis and
introducing students to qualitative methods. (Approved to run, but may be subject to
modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=FB81F89B-7A83-4C97-A05CDA1418D7521D
PYP163 Research Design and Analysis for Psychology
This module introduces a range of advanced quantitative and qualitative methods employed
in psychological research. The module is designed for inclusion in postgraduate psychology
courses where students entering the course have some experience of psychology and
research methods, but less than would normally be expected from a British Psychological
Society accredited degree in psychology.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=3991E24F-98FB-4AC8-83B08054BE05A6BF
PYP164 Research Design and Analysis for Psychology
This module introduces a range of advanced quantitative and qualitative methods employed
in psychological research. The module is designed for inclusion in postgraduate psychology
courses which have the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological
Society (BPS) as an entry requirement. (Approved to run, but may be subject to
modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=9ACC7547-4A33-442B-90D18F0C050DA367
PY7187 Further Research Methods
The module is designed to extend students’ understanding and competence in the
application of research methods to a level appropriate for planning and carrying out a
substantial piece of empirical research at Master’s level.
PY8P52 Doctoral Research and Thesis Preparation
This module spans two academic years and reflects the developmental process of
conceptualising, conducting, writing up, submitting a significant piece of empirical research
at a level considered appropriate for a higher degree. The examination of the thesis and
dissemination of research are also addressed. The module provides students with teaching,
supervision and opportunities to discuss their research with other doctoral students to
support them through this process. (Approved to run, but may be subject to modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=D64FD9E4-B5CC-4BE5-94881DEE98D3678A
SH7020 Evaluating Social Research and Evidence Based Practice
This is a shared core module for both social work and community nursing students
(undertaking their respective post graduate professional awards). It provides an opportunity
for practitioners and others to explore the concepts and application of an evidence-based
approach to decision making and care. During the module an evaluation of how the
principles of social research impact on health and social care is undertaken. This module
facilitates students in their use of evidence and the development of their analytical skills.
SJ5057 Research Methodology and Ethics in Creative Writing
This module explores the research skills required for the production and publication of
literary texts and places the process in its ethical context. The module will explore methods
of research, use of researched knowledge to underpin creative production, as well as
considerations of incorporating the knowledge into writing. The module will place both
research activity and its incorporation into creative production into ethical and philosophical
contexts, including but not limited to issues of censorship, self-censoring, and personal and
collective sensitivities. It will explore matters of ownership and appropriation, including
ideas and laws about intellectual property rights as applicable to writing as well as
encourage students to consider their own production in context of ethical conduct
regarding ideas, texts and publications. The module will engage with many forms and
cultural examples of ethical questions in and about writing, and will enable students to
consider their own reading and writing practice in a critical manner.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=67FFA183-D6C9-4ECA-944CB386952FB8C1
SJ7093 Innovation and Research in Publishing
This module will give the student a base of both practical and theoretical knowledge
regarding the publishing industry, including mainstream and alternative presses,
performance venues, and self-publishing and e-publishing in the UK and abroad. The
student will write and submit query letters and manuscripts to publishers, and learn about
writing book proposals as well as proposals for grants, residencies, etc. There will be reading
and discussion of selected texts for the class, and the student will also conduct independent
research.
The theoretical base of the class will provide a critical perspective regarding literary history
and marketing trends. The readings will include a variety of texts such as literary histories
and biographies, interviews with writers and publishers, literary criticism, and reviews. We
will also read theoretical texts discussing issues of production, distribution, and marketing.
In addition to gaining a theoretical base of knowledge, the student will learn about
submitting writing to publishers, including how to write a query letter and synopsis as well
as grant proposals, and how to discern appropriate venues for the production of different
types of creative writing such as poetry, mixed media, prose poetry, and performed works,
as well as fiction, memoir, scriptwriting, and cross-genre. This practical base of knowledge
will enable the student to approach appropriate venues for the publication or production of
their own creative writing.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/module-catalogue/record.cfm?msid=B02B4AC8-52E54CE4-A3DB0C9F5D039C0D
SS4004 Researching Social Life
This module provides the foundation for an explicit, clear focus on social research
throughout sociology and related degrees in addition to supporting students to acquire
understanding of and skills in academic literacy. The methodological principles and
perspectives for effective social research are explained and also illustrated through
exploration of research case studies. It will additionally provide experience in using the vast
array of text, visual and statistical primary documentary sources and their interpretation for
research.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=260B0FE2-25DA-4996-9FDA0C6392D87C2C
SM5053 Digital Practice and Research
The module is a preparatory module for the final year-long production of the digital project.
Students will be introduced to an array of digital media practices that inform the
development of interactive media culture and digital media industries. Projects presented
will range from interactive architecture to design, from commercial to counter-cultural,
from activist to community-centred, from gallery-based to network-specific, from public
statement to home production. Students will develop an understanding of conceptual
background, context and thematic coherency of digital media projects at the same time as
enhancing their comprehension of stages and skills involved in the production of projects.
Students will have an opportunity to develop a research idea to be further explored in
relation to various research and evaluation methodologies. In this module, a heavy
emphasis will be put on academic research and writing skills, preparing for project report,
writing field reviews for the project and conducting user-testing and self-evaluation.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=9AA37A28-8F1C-4B01-A73DAC3F95BC2528
SS5003 Interactive Research Methods
The principal focus of this module is for students to build on prior understanding and
learning, exploring philosophical accounts of scientific explanation and the theory and
practice of sociological research through the use of interactive methods. In recent years,
both the content and process of research have had to address complex issues within
changing social, political and economic contexts. The first part of this module examines
these providing students with an opportunity to make ethical evaluations of such issues for
themselves by designing and carrying out social research using particular methods. The
second part of the module concentrates on introducing basic concepts of survey method
and logic of data analysis, especially on the concepts of 'measurement in social sciences',
variables and their 'level of measurement'. It introduces techniques for summarisation of
data and tabular and graphical presentation of the results that include use of frequencies,
percentages and measures of central tendencies and dispersion. It concentrates on
understanding and application of the techniques for analysis of relationships (cross
tabulation, correlation and regression analysis) and differences (t-test and ANOVA) between
two variables.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=38A58927-A881-4DC8-B99C8D75FB14064E
SS5007 Researching Cultures and Communities
This module builds on introductory modules from anthropology and community work to
engage more critically with theoretical concepts of ‘culture’ and ‘community’ and to
introduce the theory and practices of ethnographic and other research to the study
of different ‘cultures’ and ‘communities’. Moving beyond ideas of people as only research
participants, this module examines ways of working in different cultures and involving
different communities in participatory, action, ethnographic and other forms of social
research and the reasons for using a range of methods to increase understanding of
people's lived experiences. It will further focus on how to decide the appropriateness of
different research approaches in a variety of environments.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=C8E65B5A-721C-45EA-AB09BAE3615BA1CD
SS5031 Qualitative Educational Research in Theory and Practice
This module introduces and explores contemporary themes and methods in educational
research. It supports students as they locate, read and interpret published educational
research and evaluate both its findings and its design and methodologies.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=21166A6D-5124-44DE-B79778D83DFF9E00
SS6052 Research Analysis Strategies using IT
This module will develop understanding and skills in principles and practice of research
through a focus on methods for analysis and interpretation including basic use of
contemporary software. It will consider the interrelation of theory, design, method and data
during analyses; provide experience and examples in working through the description,
analysis and interpretation of a variety of data along the qualitative and quantitative
spectrum - text, visual and numerical – via common analytic methods and frameworks.
Selected contemporary IT packages for both qualitative and quantitative data analysis will
be introduced e.g. NVivo, GIS spatial analysis and ‘R’ software. This will include preparation
for students wishing to carry out secondary data analysis of external datasets for their
dissertation, and a critical appreciation of pluralistic and other design approaches in
research.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=B9A03A6C-697B-4EC0-A0305B220B423E76
SS7054 Qualitative Data Analysis
This module provides an opportunity to explore data analysis within the context of the
principles of individual qualitative research approaches in greater depth, including IT
software tools such as NVivo and their use to analyse raw data. The processes and principles
and application of selected analytic schemes will be considered, such as grounded theory
and forms of discourse analysis. Students will have an opportunity to apply specific
approaches, and compare and contrast manual and IT based analytic procedures. (Approved
to run, but may be subject to modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/module-catalogue/record.cfm?msid=AE834CC8-40AC4B02-BE22A398E21F5AE9
SS7101 Quantitative Data Analysis
The module offers training in applied quantitative data analysis using IT software (SPSS) to
develop students’ knowledge, confidence and practical skills. The principles and processes
of analysis are explained and key techniques and methods for both basic and more
advanced statistical data analysis outlined. Use of primary and secondary data resources for
survey research are considered, and experience provided in use of an adapted data set from
an established representative sample social survey. Techniques for descriptive summary and
presentation of data are examined including frequencies, percentages, graphs, measures of
central tendency and dispersion. This is followed by an introduction to understanding and
applying techniques for analysing differences (T Test and ANOVA ) and relationships
(Correlation, regression analysis and cross tabulation) between two variables. Concepts,
analysis tools and practical guidance for analysing and modelling multiple variables are also
explored e.g. multiple and logistical regression analysis. The module is focused on practical
engagement with data through a series of relevant examples and exercises. (Approved to
run, but may be subject to modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/module-catalogue/record.cfm?msid=0488DF0D-F94A4F56-B5B6B2909DC398BE
SSP049 Qualitative Research
This module introduces the principles and practice of qualitative social research, providing
an overview of underlying theoretical principles and perspectives, and the range of
approaches in qualitative research design. Main qualitative methods are explored including
processes, principles and techniques involved in data collection, analysis and interpretation.
Students will have an opportunity to develop capability in understanding and applying
qualitative skills. (Approved to run, but may be subject to modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=AB63B69F-500A-4B6B-88602A3483A725DA
SS7057 Social Research: Principle and Practice
The overall purpose of this module is to offer students an introduction to the concepts and
theories which underpin social research methodology. It provides a framework for current
debates about research and policy whilst emphasising the relationship between the
intellectual and practical aspects of social research. (Approved to run, but may be subject to
modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=35CBCEEE-0228-4E39-B21E9EBAB97D2118
SS7069 Research Methods 1
This module is one of two Research Methods modules It provides an introduction to the
concept of applied research and a range of methodologies that can may exploited when
undertaking research in a policing and community safety environment. It examines the
ethics and practical use of research in relation to issues in obtaining, handling and the use of
both sources and information. It deals with study and research techniques, including the
purpose of study groups and supervision. (Approved to run, but may be subject to
modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=D599A455-14D9-4FF5-BB99F0F4915FC97A
SS7070 Research Methods 2
There are two Research Methods Modules. These modules collectively provide the
fundamental knowledge that is required in order for students to complete successfully a
piece of research required for a dissertation or thesis. (Approved to run, but may be subject
to modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/modulecatalogue/record.cfm?msid=8821DA0E-FE6B-4975-AA9D92BB8CD76EB2
SW6P00 Research and Evaluation Skills for Professional Contexts
This module re-visits research and evaluation methods and their relevance to professional
practice contexts, culminating in the completion of a substantive student led project. This is
a core module for Social Work, Health and Social Care, Youth Work and Youth Studies
students. It builds on earlier core modules that address research and ethical issues at levels
4 and 5. Students will have scope to develop further their critical analytical skills, engage
with the research process and undertake a substantive exploration of a relevant subject and
with a view to consolidating transferable skills for future employment.
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/module-catalogue/record.cfm?msid=1B7285C3-0AE244C6-A31B88EF60DC90CC
TL7003 Research Methods in International Trade and Transport
The aim of the module is to provide the student with a basic understanding of the
processes, procedures, methodologies and analytical tools which are employed in the
construction of a post-graduate dissertation. (Approved to run, but may be subject to
modification.)
https://intranet.londonmet.ac.uk/prog-plan/module-catalogue/record.cfm?msid=6EA0268F-2D4C4C80-8EDF5002D7DF6DD7