Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
RSM1360
Module Title
DISSERTATION
Academic Year
2011/2012
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 3 (Dissertation)
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Dissertation (maximum length 20,000) to be assessed in accordance with University guidelines Dissertation: | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
- design a suitable research proposal
- carry out their research proposal competently and efficiently
- undertake an in-depth literature review
- present results obtained and evaluate them using an appropriate statistical analysis
- discuss in-depth their chosen subject area
- work to a planned timetable
- produce a learned paper or report
Aims
This module aims to provide the students with:
The opportunity for an in-depth investigation of an appropriate topic. It is intended that the skills and discipline to write a scholarly paper on a specified subject will be developed to an advanced level. The module will provide the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of the discipline.
The opportunity for an in-depth investigation of an appropriate topic. It is intended that the skills and discipline to write a scholarly paper on a specified subject will be developed to an advanced level. The module will provide the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of the discipline.
Content
The dissertation will either be literature search based or experimental in nature, investigating a subject of the student's choice and subject to a supervisor's approval. The normal guidelines/regulations on MSc Dissertation as outlined in the University Calendar will stand.
Reading List
Turabin, K L A Manual for Writer of Research Papers, Theses and Dissertations J L Spink, Heinman, London Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7