Research Methods
(1) General
| School: | Of the Environment | ||
| Academic Unit: | Department of Marine Sciences | ||
| Level of studies: | Postgraduate | ||
| Course Code: | Semester: | Α | |
| Course Title: | Research Methods | ||
| Independent Teaching Activities | Weekly Teaching Hours | Credits | |
| 2 | |||
| 1 | |||
| Total credits | 10 | ||
| Course Type: | General background | ||
| Prerequisite Courses: | There are no official prerequisites for the attendance of the course. The process of graduate student selection should ensure that they are equipped with the ability to successfully attend the course | ||
| Language of Instruction and Examinations: | English | ||
| Is the course offered to Erasmus students: | Yes | ||
| Course Website (Url): | https://www.mar.aegean.gr/?lang=en&pg=3.2.2&lesson=103 | ||
(2) Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
This course aims to introduce students to research, including the types of research, the approach to scientific writing and also to give students an understanding of methodological challenges in empirical research.
Particular focus is placed in helping students to develop the skills to independently develop a scientific research design.
General Competences
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Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
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Decision-making
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Working independently
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Criticism and self-criticism
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Working in an international environment
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Working in an interdisciplinary environment
(3) Syllabus
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Introduction to research
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What is research, types and structure of research, difference between consulting and research
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Scientific writing
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In depth analysis of literature and the role of argument
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Aims, objectives and hypothesis
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Quantitative research methods
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Qualitative research methods and mixed methods approach
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Case Study research
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Presenting the results and building a discussion
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Case study
(4) Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation
| Delivery: | Face-to-face and Distance learning | |||||||||||||||
| Use of Information and Communication Technology: | Use of ICT in teaching (PowerPoint presentations) Communication with students and uploading of course material through eclass, moodle, Big Blue Button (BBB), e-learning environment. | |||||||||||||||
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| Student Performance Evaluation: | Language of evaluation: English The Literature review – 2000 words contribute to the final mark by 50% The preparation of a research proposal contribute to the final mark by 50% |
(5) Attached Bibliography
- Suggested Bibliography:
- Creswell J (2014) Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, Thousand Oaks, SAGE
- Riley, M., Wood, R. C., Clark, M. A., Wilkie, E. and Szivas, E., (2000) Researching and Writing Dissertations in Business and Management, Thomson Learning, London.
- Related internet sources::