Define the role of research in advancing the discipline and reviewing the types of “research” undertaken by practitioners as everyday activities.

Researching Perspectives and Practice.

Define the role of research in advancing the discipline and reviewing the types of “research” undertaken by practitioners as everyday activities.

Demonstrate an understanding of the main philosophical and theoretical approaches to research methods and associated relevant methods

Critically appraise the main approaches to research design, sampling, analysis and dissemination appropriate to their area of interest.

Define the role of the literature review in a research project and appropriate approaches to an extended evaluation of documentary and existing organizational sources.