Independent Research Project - MAN00093M
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Online Teaching Period 1 2025-26 to Online Teaching Period 2 2025-26 |
| B | Online Teaching Period 2 2025-26 to Online Teaching Period 3 2025-26 |
| C | Online Teaching Period 3 2025-26 to Online Teaching Period 4 2025-26 |
| D | Online Teaching Period 4 2025-26 to Online Teaching Period 5 2025-26 |
| E | Online Teaching Period 5 2025-26 to Online Teaching Period 6 2025-26 |
| F | Online Teaching Period 6 2025-26 to Online Teaching Period 1 2026-27 |
Module aims
As the final element of the dissertation suite of modules, including Research Methods and Research Proposal, the IRP module has been designed to give students the flexibility of exploring a problem that is driven by a work-based issue or one that is more driven by findings in the literature.
By undertaking a longer piece of sustained research and writing, students will demonstrate: critical analytical skills; ability to gather and synthesise literature and/or data from a range of sources; writing skills; subject-specific knowledge. As a self-study module, they will also draw on the skills they have acquired through their whole degree, including self-management, working to deadlines, and subject knowledge.
Module learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
MO1: Undertake an individual research project
MO2: Apply knowledge of research philosophy and methods
MO3:Undertake empirical research involving collection of primary data (where appropriate)
MO4: Undertake secondary analysis of existing data and information(where appropriate)
MO5: Critically analyse significant bodies of literature in the chosen topic area
MO6: Prepare and write a well presented and substantial piece of academic
research
MO7: Engage with ethical issues in undertaking research
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Capstone Project - York Online Programmes | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
None
Module feedback
Feedback will be provided in accordance with the York Online Programme Handbook.
Indicative reading
Biggam, J. (2015) Succeeding with your Masters Dissertation: a step by step guide. 3rd edition. Open University Press.
Bell, J. & Waters, S. (2014) Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers. 6th Edition. McGraw Hill Education.
Denscombe, M. (2014) The good research guide: for small-scale social research projects. 5th Edition. Open University Press.
Murray, N. & Beglar, D., 2009. Inside Track to Writing Dissertations
and Theses, Harlow: Pearson Education UK.
Murray, N. & Hughes, G. (2008) Writing up your university assignments and research projects: a practical handbook. Open University Press.
Saunders, M., Thornhill, A. & Lewis, P. (2019) Research Methods for
Business Students. 8th Edition, Pearson Education Ltd.