| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Maximum length 10,000 words Dissertation: | |
| Supplementary Assessment | Re-submit dissertation |
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Use a full range of information retrieval systems.
2. Identify and discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information.
3. Analyse and interpret scientific work.
4. Present a fully referenced in-depth review of the material retrieved and specific to the subject area selected.
5. Write in an academic context.
6. Correctly use, cite and reference source material.
7. Write a critical discussion of information and evidence presented.
8. Write a detailed and correctly presented bibliography.
A project related to the Post Graduate Certificate being studied will be selected in consultation with the module co-ordinator. The project is to be presented in the form of a fully referenced literature based dissertation (maximum length 10,000 words) to include a critical discussion of the subject area selected. The module will enable students to develop and demonstrate, to an advanced level, their skills in information identification, retrieval, interpretation, analysis and presentation.
This module is at CQFW Level 7