ED31310 - MINOR DISSERTATION

Module Identifier	ED31310
Module Title	MINOR DISSERTATION
Academic Year	2002/2003
Co-ordinator	Mr Robert Morris Jones
Semester	Semester 2
Mutually Exclusive	Not advisable to combine with ED31220
Course delivery	Seminars / Tutorials	1 per fortnight (more if required)
Assessment	Semester Assessment	Continuous Assessment: An extended essay of approximately 5,000 words	100%
	Supplementary Assessment	All failed or missing elements of assessment to be re-taken or made good.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, a student should be able to demonstrate an ability:

to undertake independent study;
to plan and present an extended investigation;
to demonstrate skills which are associated with library-based study: effective use of bibliographic searches; an ability to choose relevant sources; a sound knowledge and understanding of sources; critical interpretation of sources; an ability to synthesise sources; an ablity to present coherent argument.

Brief description

This module provides students with an opportunity to investigate a topic of their own choice, in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. It involves independent study under the guidance of a member of staff. It necessitates wide reading, leading to an extended essay. Prior approval from the Director of Undergraduate Studies is needed before pre-registering and registering on this module.

Aims

to encourage independent study;
to develop skills which are associated with library-based study;
to achieve knowledge and understanding of a topic which is chosen by a student and approved by the Department.

Content

No set syllabus. A plan of study is worked out by the student under the guidance of a member of staff.

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Consultation
Fabb, Nigel & Alan Durant. (1993) How to Write Essays, Dissertations & Theses in Literary Studies. London: Longman
Watson, George. (1987) Writing a Thesis - A Guide to Long Essays and Dissertations. London: Longman