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Module Date: February 2026,
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Table of contents
1. Module Information
2. Module Aim
3. Module Description
4. Learning Outcomes
5. myLMS Module Page
6. Prescribed Resources
7. Recommended Resources
8. Supporting Documents
9. Essential Requirements
10. Time Allocation Guideline: Full-Time
Students
11. Time Allocation Guideline: Part-Time
Students
12. Assessment
13. Formative Assessment
13.1. Online Test
13.2. Assignment (Proposal Part 1)
14. Summative Assessment
14.1. Project (Proposal Part 2)
15. Plagiarism
16. Final Mark
17. Details of Assessments
18. Consultations
19. Module Content
19.1. First Block
1. Module Information
Commerce
Faculty NQF Level 6
and Law
Module Code CORMA2 Credit Value 12
Research Notional
Module Name 120
Methodology Hours
COQTA1 (not
Prerequisites/
Year Level 2 applicable to
Corequisites
BA students)
Duration of Xolisile
1 Block Copy Editor
Module Mkhasibe
The module guide must be read in conjunction with the myLMS page
and prescribed textbook. This document will be the first port of call
to understanding what will be assessed and which assessments
form part of the module.
The purpose of the module guide is to highlight:
The learning outcomes and assessment criteria that need to be
met to pass the module
The assessments required to be completed for the module
The additional resources required for the module
The topics that will be focused on for the module
2. Module Aim
The aim of this module is to provide students with the
understanding and the ability to describe the research process and
the di"erent methodologies that are part of the process.
3. Module Description
This module addresses the synergy between quantitative and
qualitative approaches in forming a single research process. It will
allow students to comprehend the research process, from the
simple beginnings of research design to data analysis and research
reporting.
4. Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
1.1 Understand, describe, and
apply the fundamental
concepts in social science
research.
1.2 Identify the appropriate
design for a given project
according to its scope and
relative importance.
1.3 Appreciate the similarities
and di!erences between the
di!erent research designs.
1. Demonstrate an
understanding of and the 1.4 Develop a research design
ability to describe and identify in a chosen theoretical
the research process. framework.
1.5 Compare and evaluate
quantitative and qualitative
research approaches.
1.6 Understand the structure of
the research proposal.
1.7 Understand the structure of
the research report.
1.8 Appreciate the importance of
and apply ethical considerations.
2.1 Identify the nature and type of
a variable.
2.2 Identify and understand the
various levels of measurement
and the limitations of
measurement.
2.3 Understand and apply
reliability and validity.
2.4 Comprehend the usefulness
and the pitfalls of existing data as
a secondary source.
2. Demonstrate an
2.5 Describe, choose, and
understanding of and the
implement the most commonly
ability to identify, describe and
used sample designs.
apply quantitative research
methodologies and methods. 2.6 Identify and apply the
appropriate procedures for data
collection.
2.7 Evaluate the relative strengths
and weaknesses of the various
data-collection procedures.
2.8 Describe the difference
between experimental and non-
experimental research.
2.9 Understand, apply, and
present basic descriptive data
analysis.
3.1 Describe qualitative research.
3.2 Identify and compare various
qualitative research designs.
3.3 Describe and apply qualitative
data collection methods.
3. Demonstrate an 3.4 Understand and apply
understanding of, and the trustworthiness and credibility in
ability to, identify, describe, and qualitative research.
apply qualitative and mixed-
methods research 3.5 Compare and evaluate
methodologies and methods. several different qualitative data-
analysis techniques.
3.6 Recognise that quantitative
and qualitative approaches to
research each have their place
and, where possible, should be
used in combination.
5. myLMS Module Page
This myLMS page is built to ensure that you receive guidance on
how to approach your module and it includes documentation to
assist you in succeeding. You will be required to engage daily with
all the material on your myLMS page to enable you to pass the
module. It is important that you utilise the following resources
available on your myLMS module page:
Module guide
Module lessons
Blended learning activities
Assessments
Important notifications from your lecturer
Module announcements (discussion forums)
Links to lectures, lecture recordings and prescribed videos
(where applicable)
Additional academic documents can be found on the myDocuments
myLMS page.
6. Prescribed Resources
Textbook(s)
Du Plooy-Cilliers, F., Davis, C. and Bezuidenhout, R. eds.
2021. Research Matters. 2nd ed. Claremont: Juta.
Print ISBN: 9781485132103
E-book ISBN: 9781485132110
7. Recommended Resources
Take note that all disciplines and their corresponding textbooks are
frequently updated. Therefore, you should use the latest editions,
where available. Recommended resources should be used for
research purposes. There is a range of resources related to this
module, including the following:
Textbook(s)
De Vos, A. S., Strydom, H., Fouché, C. B. and Delport, C. S. L. 2011.
Research at Grass Roots. 4th ed. Pretoria; Van Schaik Publishers.
Leedy, P. D. and Ormrod, J. E. 2013. Practical Research: Planning and
Design. 10th ed. Boston: Pearson.
Vithal, R. and Jansen, J. 2010. Designing Your First Research Proposal: A
Manual for Researchers in Education and the Social Sciences. 2nd ed.
Claremont: Juta.
Wagner, C., Kwaulich, B., and Garner, M., 2012. Doing Social Research:
A Global Context. Berkshire: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Online Journal Articles
Lee, S., Barker, T., and Vivekanandan, S. K. 2016. E!ectiveness of a
Learner-Directed Model for e-Learning, Journal of Educational
Technology and Society, 19(3): 221 ‒ 33. [Online] Available at:
[Link]
accountid=188233 [Accessed: 24 January 2022].
Websites
Web pages provide access to a further range of internet information
sources. Lecturers may download the web-related material for you
to access o#ine. You must use this resource with care, justifying the
use of information gathered.
MIT Libraries. Citing sources: Overview. [Online] Available at:
[Link] [Accessed: 1 October 2021].
8. Supporting Documents
Geyer, L., Levin, A., Makati, P., Pierce, R., Potter, M., and Wheeler, A.
2025. Eduvos Guide to Referencing (Harvard Referencing Method).
Unpublished document. Eduvos.
9. Essential Requirements
Access to the institution’s Learning Management System
(myLMS) to access all study material.
Access to Microsoft Teams to attend online lectures and
consultations.
Access to a resource centre or an online library with a wide
range of relevant resources including textbooks, newspaper
articles, journal articles, organisational publications and
databases.
Access to a range of academic journals in electronic format via
ProQuest or other databases.
10. Time Allocation Guideline:
Full-Time Students
Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week
Week 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Formative
Assessments
4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0
O"ering:
Campus[1]
myLMS Lessons
and Activities 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0
O"ering: Campus
Online Classes
No live
O"ering: Campus 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0
sessions
Online Tutorials No
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0
O"ering: Campus sessions
Summative
Assessments
3 3 3 3 3 7 8 0
O"ering:
Campus [2]
Total 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 0
Overall Total 120 Hours
[1] This time includes the preparation time and assessment time.
[2] This time includes the preparation time and assessment time.
11. Time Allocation Guideline:
Part-Time Students
Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week
Week 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Lecturer-led No live
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0
Sessions sessions
Practicals / No
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0
Tutorials sessions
myLMS
Lessons and 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0
Activities
Formative
4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0
Assessments[1]
Summative
4 4 4 4 4 8 9 0
Assessments[2]
Total 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 0
Overall Total 120 Hours
[1] This time includes the preparation time and assessment time.
[2] This time includes the preparation time and assessment time.
12. Assessment
Assessments will take place continually during the block to evaluate
your progress throughout the module.
Assessment = Formative assessment + Summative assessment
All assessments must be submitted through Turnitin, on the
assessment tile, within your myLMS module page. Assessments
must not be submitted via Turnitin on the campus page(s).
You may be required to complete some assessments online on
myLMS. The following guidelines may apply:
You may be required to write an online assessment directly on
myLMS. You will need to log in at a specified time to attempt
the assessment. Once the allocated time expires, the
assessment will no longer be available to complete.
Time limits should be checked before commencing
assessments. Refer to the Details of Assessments table in this
module guide.
Ensure that your internet connection is stable.
In some cases, assessments will not be available indefinitely
and will be available for only a day or two.
The marks for some assessments may only be available after
all students have attempted the assessment after the
assessment due date.
It is the students’ responsibility to retrieve their assessment
feedback and verify their marks on the day they are released. No
adjustment of marks will be entertained beyond one week after
marks are released.
13. Formative Assessment
Two formative assessments will contribute to your final mark:
Online test (individual) 10% - Proctored
Assignment (group) 40%
In addition, the lecturer will facilitate various formative
assessments, including activities, quizzes, and other learning tasks.
While these assessments do not contribute to your final grade, they
are essential for reinforcing key concepts and adequately preparing
you for the summative assessment.
13.1. Online Test
There will be one online test for this module. It is an individual
assessment. The online test will contribute 10% to your final
mark. There will be a deferred opportunity. Refer to the Details of
Assessments table for dates and times of release and submission.
Students need to take note that the assessment has a time limit, and no
extra time will be awarded. Once the assessment time limit has been
reached, all questions that have been answered will be submitted
automatically for grading.
There shall be only one attempt for the scheduled online
assessment. Additional attempts of the assessment will not be
a"orded to students for the failure of personal resources.
If an assessment is missed because of illness, a doctor’s note must
be presented within 3 calendar days of the missed assessment to
the academic admin manager/administrator/ coordinator.
To make up for this missed assessment, you may be able to attempt
a deferred assessment. However, to gain entry to this assessment,
you will have to follow various procedures and meet certain criteria.
You must complete a Deferred Assessment Application Form
available on myLMS. You will be required to pay a non-refundable
fee per application. Each assessment missed requires a separate
application. This will be your only opportunity to make up for a
missed assessment.
13.2. Assignment (Proposal Part 1)
Assignment (Proposal Part 1)
This assignment is a group-based project and constitutes 40% of the
final course grade.
Each group is required to select one of the provided case studies
and develop a research proposal based on that case. Part 1 of the
proposal should focus on the formulation of the research topic, the
development of a clear problem statement, the articulation of
research questions and objectives, and the preparation of a concise
literature review aligned with the proposed research questions.
Important Note:
Only students who actively contribute to the group work will be
eligible to receive the marks allocated to the assignment. Non-
participating members will forfeit the group mark.
14. Summative Assessment
The pass mark for a summative assessment is 50%. In order to pass
the module, a sub-minimum mark of 40% or higher is required for
the summative assessment and a final average of 50% or higher is
required for the entire module.
A summative assessment schedule will be released to students on
myLMS with their timetabled assessment dates before Week 5 of
each block. This schedule will be made available on the
MyDocuments page on myLMS.
14.1. Project (Proposal Part 2)
Project (Proposal Part 2)
This group assessment contributes 50% towards the final grade.
This project will concentrate on the second component of the
research proposal for the case study, specifically addressing the
research methodology, ethical considerations, and potential
limitations of the study. Additionally, it will include examples of a
data collection instrument relevant to the proposed research, along
with a participant/respondent consent letter.
The summative assessment has a sub-minimum requirement of
40%.
You will be allowed a resubmission opportunity to make up for a
failed summative assessment. This is dependent on the
circumstance that a!ected your ability to attempt the original
assessment. However, to qualify for the re-submission, you will
have to follow various procedures and meet certain criteria. You
must complete a Deferred Assessment Application Form available on
myLMS, and you will be required to pay a non-refundable fee per
application. The re-submission will be attempted at the same time
as the supplementary summative assessment and will cover the
entire module's content. A student who has been granted a re-
submission opportunity and fails the assessment, will not be
permitted another opportunity and will need to re-attempt the
module as stipulated in the Conditions of Enrolment.
Please note the re-submission will be capped at 50%.
Research group members who do not actively engage in the assessments
will forfeit their entitlement to any marks awarded to the group.
15. Plagiarism
All assignments and reports must be submitted to the online
similarity checker (Turnitin) available on myLMS prior to being
submitted for marking. When submitting your assignment/report, it
is compulsory to submit the entire Turnitin report. Marks will be
deducted in accordance with the institutional policy.
Also, when submitting assessments you should include the
applicable completed and signed assessment coversheet as an
acknowledgement that the work submitted is your own original
work, except for source material explicitly acknowledged. This
declaration will serve as proof that you are aware of the institution’s
policies and regulations on academic integrity.
16. Final Mark
In order to pass the module, a final average of 50% or higher is
required for the entire module.
The final mark is calculated as follows:
Final Mark [(Formative Assessment percentage: Online Test 1 ×
0.10) + (Formative Assessment percentage: Assignment × 0.40) +
(Summative Assessment percentage × 0.50)]
17. Details of Assessments
Sub-
Assessment Lecture Submission Submission
Assessment Weighting Minimum Release Week Duration
Method Week Week Time
Requirement
Formative Assessment Week 4
Online Test 10% Week 4 N/A Week 4 Monday 12:00 1 hour
(Covers Weeks 0 – 4) Saturday
Assignment
Formative Assessment (Research Week 5
40% Week 5 N/A Week 1 Monday 12:00 5 weeks
(Covers Week 1 – 7) Proposal Saturday
Part 1)
Deferred Formative
Week 7
Assessment Online Test 10% Week 7 N/A Week 7 Monday 12:00 1 hour
Saturday
(Covers Weeks 0 – 4)
TOTAL WEIGHT OF
FORMATIVE 50%
ASSESSMENTS
Summative Assessment Project As per As per
Summative
(Research summative summative
50% Assessment 40% Week 1 Monday
(covers all Learning Proposal assessment assessment
Week
Outcomes) Part 2) schedule schedule
Deferred Summative
Project
Assessment As per As per
Summative
(Resubmission) As per summative summative summative
(Research 50% Assessment 40%
assessment schedule assessment assessment
Proposal Week
(covers all Learning schedule schedule
Part 2)
Outcomes)
TOTAL WEIGHT OF
SUMMATIVE 50%
ASSESSMENTS
TOTAL WEIGHT 100%
18. Consultations
Lecturers will be available for consultations. Specific details in this
regard will be made available on your campus specific myLMS
pages. You must give lecturers 24 hours’ notice for appointments.
Consultation meetings can be requested via email. It is important
that you detail the requirements (chapter, section, etc.) for your
consultation.