Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
			 Module Identifier
		
DS30620
			 Module Title
	 
			 Dissertation
	 
		 	Academic Year
	 
			 2017/2018
	 
			 Co-ordinator
	 
			 Semester
	 
Distance Learning
			 Other Staff
	 
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion | 
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Instead of writing the dissertation a practical project can be undertaken as follows: (eg development of a piece of software) comprising a written report of c.5,000 words and Practical Element Project Work: | |
| Semester Assessment | Dissertation of 7500 - 10000 words | 100% | 
Learning Outcomes
 
 At the end of this module students should be able to:
 
 
- select a suitable topic in LIS for research;
- carry out a literature search and review of that topic;
- devise appropriate research methodologies for that topic;
- produce a dissertation of between 7,500 and 10,000 words, written and presented in an appropriate manner.
Brief description
 
 This module is devoted to the student's individual research into an approved topic relating to some aspect of information and library studies. Initially, the module looks at planning, design and writing approaches relevant for the dissertation.
 
The module is spread over the two semesters. Assessment takes place in the second semester.
 
 
The module is spread over the two semesters. Assessment takes place in the second semester.
Transferable skills
 
 During the course of the module, the following skills will be developed: 
 
 
- Independent Project work
- IT and other information handling
- Witing in an academic context
- Self management
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6
