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Research Methods - ECO00080M
- Department: Economics and Related Studies
- Module co-ordinator: Prof. Paulo Santos Monteiro
- Credit value: 30 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2021-22
Module summary
Under close supervision (fortnightly meetings totalling a minimum of 10 hours with the module organiser and/or the prospective doctoral supervisor, the student will follow a tailored program of learning to notionally total 100 hours workload, which involves guided reading, and the attendance at research workshops, conferences, and other cutting edge methodological training, at the end of which they will be able to communicate and to demonstrate command of the ideas, questions and methodologies at the forefront of one part of the discipline.
Related modules
The module serves as a opportunity for IPhD in Economics students to strengthen their knowledge and expertise in specific ares of economics.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
To equip students with improved knowledge of specific areas of economic research which would normally be the area on which the students’ master dissertation will focus.
Module learning outcomes
On completing the module the student will be more familiar with the latest contributions in the economics literature relating to the specific focus of his/her masters dissertation. The training will permit the student to be more familiar with related tools from modelling and/or econometrics that are used in the area of economic analysis relevant for their research work. The essay and presentation will allow students to demonstrate the technical skills necessary to engage in research in areas of their choice.
Module content
The module strengthens the knowledge and expertise of the student in a specific area of economics as well as developing the skills to communicate the current state of the art to a general economic audience. Under close supervision (fortnightly meetings totalling a minimum of 10 hours with the module organiser and the prospective masters dissertation supervisor), the student will follow a tailored program of learning to notionally total 100 hours workload, which involves guided reading, and the attendance at research workshops, conferences, and other cutting edge methodological training, at the end of which they will be able to communicate and to demonstrate command of the ideas, questions and methodologies at the forefront of one part of the discipline.
Indicative assessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework Essay (2,500 words) |
N/A | 75 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam Presentation |
N/A | 25 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
The presentation should contain a description and evaluation of the key features of the training attended and guided readings carried out. A learning log of all activities should be provided as part of the presentation.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | Length | % of module mark |
|---|---|---|
| Essay/coursework Essay (2,500 words) |
N/A | 100 |
Module feedback
Students will receive feedback through the regular supervisory meetings and on their presentation during and at the end of their presentation. The essay will be marked following standard practice in the department and detailed feedback will be provided to student within 20 working days of submission.
Indicative reading
To be defined according to the specific focus of the student’s Master's dissertation.