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:

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