Module Identifier |
RSM1360 |
Module Title |
DISSERTATION |
Academic Year |
2001/2002 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Mina Davies-Morel |
Semester |
Semester 3 (Summer) |
Other staff |
Dr David Wilman |
Assessment |
Dissertation | Dissertation (maximum length 20,000) to be assessed in accordance with University guidelines | 100% |
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
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design a suitable research proposal
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carry out their research proposal competently and efficiently
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undertake an in-depth literature review
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present results obtained and evaluate them using an appropriate statistical analysis
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discuss in-depth their chosen subject area
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work to a planned timetable
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produce a learned paper or report
Syllabus / Curriculum design
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.
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.
Reading Lists
Books
Turabin, K L.
A Manual for Writer of Research Papers, Theses and Dissertations. J L Spink, Heinman, London