Module: Research Methods and Professional Practice

Eportfolio of work done on my Research Methods and Professional Practice module at the University of Essex

Units

A breakdown of each unit including the e-Portfolio and formative activities.

• Unit 1

  • Reflective Activity 1 – Ethics in Computing in the age of Generative AI
  • Collaborative Discussion 1: Initial Post
  • Reflections (183 words)

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• Unit 2

  • Collaborative Discussion 1: Peer Response to John
  • Collaborative Discussion 1: Peer Response to Oi Lam Siu
  • Collaborative Discussion 1: Peer Response to Zukiswa
  • Reflections (179 words)

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• Unit 3

  • Collaborative Discussion 1: Summary Post
  • Research Proposal Review
  • Reflections (193 words)

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• Unit 4

  • Literature Review Outline
  • Reflections (109 words)

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• Unit 5

  • Reflective Activity 2 - Case Study: Inappropriate Use of Surveys
  • Reflections (131 words)

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• Unit 6

  • Reflections (85 words)

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• Unit 7

  • Assignment: Literature Review
  • Collaborative Discussion 2: Initial Post
  • Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis Testing (Examples)
  • Reflections (184 words)

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• Unit 8

  • Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis Testing (Exercises)
  • Research Proposal Outline
  • Collaborative Discussion 2: Peer Response to Tarek
  • Collaborative Discussion 2: Peer Response to Nima
  • Collaborative Discussion 2: Peer Response to Andrius
  • Reflections (160 words)

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• Unit 9

  • Collaborative Discussion 2: Summary Post
  • Chart Worksheet and Interpretations
  • Reflections (92 words)

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• Unit 10

  • Unit 8: Statistical Worksheet Submissions
  • Unit 9: Chart Worksheet Submissions
  • Assignment: Research Proposal (Presentation)
  • Assignment: Research Proposal (Transcript)
  • Reflections (116 words)

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• Unit 11

  • Skills Matrix
  • Action Plan
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Reflections (123 words)

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• Unit 12

  • Reflective Piece
  • Reflections (81 words)