Introduction to PDRM

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Introduction & OverviewMSc in Information Technology Management

MSc in Technology Management

MSc in Software Engineering

MSc in Mobile Computer Systems

MSc in Computing

MSc in E-CommerceMSc in Multimedia Applications Management

Personal Development and

Research MethodsCE00542-M

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CE00542-M Personal Development and Research Methods Introduction

Prerequisites for this module

• Completed 4 modules

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Aims of this module

This module aims to provide you with:

• self-awareness of your career prospects whilst preparing

you for your final MSc dissertation

• helps to organise your study effectively in order to achieve

your strategic goals

• an introduction to research and the required skills needed to

undertake a Masters dissertation

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Strategy

•  A range of teaching and learning strategies may be employed,

including lectures, guest speakers, group work, role-play,

independent supported learning and collaborative work.

•  A student centred approach will be adopted including,

involving an independent supported learning environment. 

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 At the end of this module, you should be able to:

•  Critically reflect on performance, plan and put into practice strategies

for improvement for study planning and career development

•  Demonstrate an ability to use technical and educational resources

including presentational software effectively and apply differentapproaches to the collection of data and information

•  Demonstrate an ability to produce technical presentation and

documentation to professional standard

•  Demonstrate a critical and practical understanding of the methods

employed in research and an awareness of ethical and access issuesrelated to research and industrial collaboration and utilisation of data.

Learning Outcomes 

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Topics we will cover  

• Correct referencing in reports

•  Reflect on and discuss the expectations of a Masters Level

 Award

•  Transferable skills that will assist the student in their futurecareer planning including obtaining a placement and for

further postgraduate study eg. development of personal

presentation skills, conducting interviews to assist in

research and producing technical reports

•  Refine skills in project planning, organisation of study

materials, presentation and dissemination of research,

research proposal specification, techniques of research

report writing

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Topics we will cover  

•  Methods and skills of literature research, gathering of datafrom a range of sources, selecting and using appropriate

technologies available (e.g. library, digital library, Internet

facilities and other sources).

•  The professional issues ever present in the environment,

including health and safety, standards, ethical and social

issues, professional bodies.

•  Techniques required to analyse data and to present the

results in a suitable format.

•  Research proposal specification, regulations andsupervisor's role.

•  A student will demonstrate a wide range of professional and

IT skills such as producing technical documents, research

papers and outline project proposals and plans. 

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• Participation in class discussions

• Further reading and research

• Implementation of concepts learnt

• Start work immediately on your research

What is expected of you

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• Published consultation hours

• email: [email protected] 

• Tel no: 03 8992 5163

What support is available for you

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Reference material:

•  Marshall & Rossman (1999) Designing Qualitative Research, Sage,

Third Edition, ISBN: 0761913408

•  Sharp & Howard, (1996) The Management of a Student Research Project

(2 ed), Aldershot Gower, ISBN: 056607706 X

•  Oliver, P. (1997) Research, Teach Yourself Books, NTC Publishing

Group, ISBN: 0844200158

•  Cottrell, Stella (2003), Skills for Success, Palgrave MacMillan,

ISBN 1-4039-1132-0

What support is available for you

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• Internet resources:

• Websites

• Conference papers

• Journals

• e-books

What support is available for you

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•  Assessment components (SAIS)

 Abstract - 10% (Wk 4 – 23rd Sept 2011)

Proposal - 45% (Wk 8 – 21st Oct 2011)

Literature Review - 45% (Wk 16 -16th Dec 2011)

How you will be assessed 

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The Abstract  – 10%

• Contains a short (about 200 words) description

of the research

• Preliminary research problems

•  Aims and objectives

• The outcome of the research

• Include your references using Harvard

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The Proposal  – 45%

• Details your intended dissertation

• Detailed specification of a maximum of 10 pages

(see proposal format)

• Needs to include an introduction, project

background, project aims and objectives,

intellectual challenge, research programme,

deliverables, and resources• Include a Gantt chart project plan (for

dissertation duration of 24 weeks)

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Literature Review  – 45%

• You need to write a literature review of 3000 words

• To do so must do a thorough literature search

• Literature review should show a grasp of the ‘body ofknowledge’

• Cover established theories and latest trends• Must show familiarity with authors and ‘Schools of

thought’ 

• Will include many relevant references

• Need to use Harvard referencing, examples at:

http://www.lib.unimelb.edu.au/cite/harvard_dis/

• Use ONLY Harvard!

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Literature Review - 45%

• Detail individual works

• Compare and contrast works

• Explore works

•  Add your own insights to works

• Recommend their value to your dissertation

topic

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Forthcoming module topics

• Plagiarism & Ethics

• Report writing & Referencing

• Research planning

• Principles of project management

• Research methods – Principles and paradigms

• Research methods – Scientific research methods

• Research methods – Qualitative research methods

• Intellectual property• Data collection

• Testing and evaluation

• Life and career planning

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Q & A

Question and Answer Session