PROJ08027 2019 Capstone Project / Dissertation
Full Title
Capstone Project / Dissertation
Transcript Title
Capstone Project / Dissertatio
Code
PROJ08027
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
PROJ - Project
Department
BUS - Business
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
10 - 10 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Mr. John Kelleher, Catherine McGuinn, Kerry Larkin
Programme Membership
SG_BSPOR_H08 201900 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport with Business
Description
Capstone Project /Dissertation
The goal is to put one’s theoretical knowledge and research knowledge to practical test by carrying out an independent piece of research, (albeit guided with a supervisor) to produce a piece of research that makes a significant contribution to solving a problem and expanding the knowledge base in the specific discipline.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Apply your theoretical and methodological understanding and skills into devising researchable ideas and specific research questions or hypotheses.
2.
Conduct a focused review of the relevant literature.
3.
Develop a realistic research design with specific research strategies.
4.
Articulate concisely findings and conclusions in a written document which is informed by academic writing standards and justify conclusions by reference to evidence gathered and presented.
5.
Demonstrate time, information and project management skills.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Students will be allocated a supervisor for the Project. Learners will undertake guided independent study.
Module Assessment Strategies
The capstone project requires students to undertake a piece of independent, guided research within a specified field or sub-field of Sport or Business and Sport. The final document should be at least 10,000 words. Topics will normally be related to the students workplace.
Repeat Assessments
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Indicative Syllabus
The module requires students to undertake a piece of independent closely guided research. It allows students to apply the techniques taught in specialist subjects to an academic investigation of a topic of their choosing. The output of this module will be a dissertation of at least 10,000 words.
Literature Review
- Discuss the writing of a Literature review & Bibliography
- Adequately fitting in with the proposed objective
Research Instruments
- Examine various appropriate research methods
- Analyse the techniques used in developing a Methodology
Results- Discussion and Analysis
- Interpretation and the benefit of it
- Analyse the techniques used in developing a Methodology
- How the findings can be linked to the primary problem
Conclusions
- Develop Recommendations and findings that could be derived from the research
Style, Content, Presentation and Formatting
- Demonstrate a professional level of Content, Style & Presentation within overall academic writing
- Overall appropriate presentation of the document
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dissertation / Thesis | Project | Individual Project | 100 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Supervisor Meetings | 0.5 | Weekly | 0.50 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 0.50 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
 |
Judith Bell 2014 Doing Your Research Project: A Guide For First-Time Researchers Open University Press ISBN-10 0335264468 ISBN-13 9780335264469 |
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John W. Creswell 2013 Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 4th Edition SAGE Publications, Inc ISBN-10 1452226105 ISBN-13 9781452226101 |
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Alan Bryman 2012 Social Research Methods, 4th Edition Oxford University Press ISBN-10 0199588058 ISBN-13 9780199588053 |
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Joseph A. Maxwell 2012 Qualitative Research Design: An Interactive Approach (Applied Social Research Methods) SAGE Publications, Inc ISBN-10 1412981190 ISBN-13 9781412981194 |
URL Resources
www.itsligo.ie - Library
Databases
Internet