The Assignment Task for LEI4002 Research Project : The purpose of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to independently carry out an investigation of a current ‘industry’ or ‘sector’ issue relevant to their degree and their professional development. A project is an individual investigation of (usually) a real-world problem or issue.
Students will make use of relevant academic concepts to structure their investigation and analysis.The module offers the opportunity to develop considerable skills relating to employability, for example through secondary research, business report writing and evidence-based analysis. A project can employ primary or secondary research methods although the former is slightly less usual. A project often focuses on a specific organization or conceptual environment and addresses problems
and issues therein. It normally contains recommendations for action. For further information see the Module Descriptor, under Session 1 ‘Other resources’.