Research study

Reflections on research study

Reflections on working with different research study modules across Programmes. These are summarised with the following diads representing factors that affect the student and staff experience.

Structure
Loose structure Progression determined by student		Highly structured Phases and deadlines pre-determined.
Content
Limited coverage of theory Simplified theories accessible to novice researchers		Comprehensive All terminology explained incl paradigms
Support
Support on demand Progression determined by student		Highly structured Tutor driven tutorials and submission deadlines
Assessment
Generic criteria General Level descriptors used.		Detailed Multiple criteria and grade-related statements

Ultimately these decisions are about judgement. Judgement has traditionally been that of the lecturer and based on experience. In 2014 is this still the case?

Judgement
Lecturer judgement Based on experience.		Student judgement Fair application of published criteria.

Further thoughts post-presentation at the LJMU EHU Faculty Conference:
Further graphic about practice with tensions between teacher role and researcher role.