Module Identifier GG39210  
Module Title GEOGRAPHY JOINT HONOURS/MAJOR PROJECT  
Academic Year 2003/2004  
Co-ordinator Dr Michael J Woods  
Semester Semester 1  
Other staff Dr Michael J Woods  
Pre-Requisite One of GG27720, GG21710, GG21510 or GG21310 One of GG22110 or DA22110  
Co-Requisite GG38110 Level 3 Geography Tutorial or DA38110 Tiwtorial Daearyddiaeth Lefel 3  
Mutually Exclusive GG39130 Geography Dissertation; DA39130 Traethawd Estynedig Daearyddiaeth  
Course delivery Seminars / Tutorials   Two individual tutorials - one early in the semester to advise on data analysis and the report structure; one later in the semester to advise on the draft of the project report.  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment Project Report. Submission of a project report of 4,000 words.  100%
Supplementary Assessment Project Report. Resubmission of the failed project report, with revisions if appropriate.  100%

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:





Brief description

This module takes the form of a student-led independent research project. An appropriate topic of geographical relevance is proposed by the student and approved by the module co-ordinator. The project involves three stages: (i) empirical research to collect primary data and/or collate information from secondary sources, as appropriate for the research issue; (ii) the analysis of data and information, including the interpretation of findings in the context of existing knowledge and theories; (iii) the production of a 4,000 word report. Each student will be allocated an advisor who will provide guidance on the development and reporting of the project.

Content

Each student will be allocated an advisor who will provide guidance on the development and reporting of the project.

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Text
Flowerdew, R. and Martin, D (1997) Methods in Human Geography: a guide to students doing a research project Longman
Hoggart, K., Lees, L. and Davies, A (2002) Researching Human Geography Arnold
Kennedy, B.A. (1992) First catch your hare ... research designs for individual projects, in A. Rogers, H. Viles and A. Goudie (eds) The Student's Companion to Geography Blackwell
Kneale, P (1999) Study Skills for Geography Students: a practical guide Arnold

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6