SC203-6-FY-CO:
Researching Social Life II
2017/18
Sociology and Criminology
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 05 October 2017
Friday 29 June 2018
30
11 October 2007
Requisites for this module
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SC385, SC831
Maybe subject to some change
This module exposes students to the methods and principles required to design and critically evaluate empirical sociological research. By the end of the module students will have developed key skills useful for their third-year project work and skills in critically evaluating the relative merits of different approaches to social research.
The module is taught through a series of weekly lectures that focus on key methodological issues involving mostly qualitative research in the autumn term, and quantitative research in the spring term. Weekly classes that accompany the lectures cover practical skills in research design, data collection and the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Instruction is provided in the use of computer software for data analysis supported by hands-on study guides.
The module is assessed through assignments and examination. Both elements account for 50% respectively of the overall mark for the module.
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Compulsory for:
all second year Single Honours sociology students in the School of Social Sciences; Humanities and Comparative Studies and second year Sociology and Criminology degree students
Not available as an outside option
Available to second year students only
Weekly lectures, plus either classes or lab sessions throughout the year
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Nick Allum, email: nallum@essex.ac.uk.
Prof Roisin Ryan-Flood, email: rflood@essex.ac.uk.
Taught by various members of the Department
Jane Harper, Undergraduate Administrator, Telephone 01206 873052, email jharper (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Dr Lydia Martens
The University of Keele
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 209 hours, 109 (52.2%) hours available to students:
100 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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