Topic1: Provides an introduction to quantitative and qualitive research.
Topic 2: Developing a research topic, which is underpinned by a research question/hypothesis.
Topic 3: The role of an investigative literature review to support the development of a research proposal within a national/international context.
Topic 4: Designing the methodology to execute the research in sufficient detail and referenced to establish that the research methods are adequate to fulfil the stated aim of the project.
Topic 5: Creation of the initial research plan/schedule for the different phases of a research project, which will be further developed in Unit 630 and used to monitor the research progress.