Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
ED31200
Module Title
MAJOR DISSERTATION
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Seminars / Tutorials |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Continuous Assessment: an extended esay of approximately 10,000 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: aims; literature review; methods; analysis;
- 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;
- to demonstrate research skills in a small-scale investigation: an appropriate method of data collection; an appropriate method of data analysis; an awareness of ethical and legal issues in data collection; to apply the results of the analysis to the aims of the dissertation.
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. It requires library-based study and typically involves small-scale empirical investigation. 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.
- to develop research skills in a small-scale investigation.
Content
No set syllabus. A plan of study is worked out by the student under the guidance of a member of staff.
Reading List
Recommended ConsultationFabb, Nigel & Alan Durant (1993) How to Write Essays, Dissertations & Theses in Literary Studies London: Longman Primo search Watson, George (1987) Writing a Thesis - A Guide to Long Essays and Dissertations London: Longman Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6