Dissertation

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. 1) explore a chosen topic in its (art) historical contexts
2. 2) research efficiently using academically viable sources
3. 3) demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the literature in a chosen field
4. 4) establish, sustain and support a clear and focused thesis
5. 5) acknowledge and respond to counter-arguments
6. 6) choose and apply suitable patterns of organization (e.g., chronology, classification)
7. 7) incorporate researched materials through quotations and paraphrases
8. 8) follow a prescribed documentation style (MLA)
9. 9) respond effectively to staff feedback
10. 10) develop proofreading and editing skills

This module guides postgraduate students through the process of researching, outlining, drafting and finalising their tutor-negotiated dissertation projects. It is delivered as a series of individual tutorials in which students shape their dissertation project with the assistance of their dissertation supervisors.
The dissertation expands study of a project begun either as part of AHM0230 Research Project or ARM0460 Exhibition 1 (depending on the choice of degree scheme). For MA in Art History candidates, the dissertation represents a sustained discourse on material sources uncovered in AHM0230 or ARM0460. For MA in Art History candidates, the dissertation pursues ideas explored previously in a visual field and develop them further within an art historical context and a theoretical framework.
The module encourages students to apply methodologies and approaches to research that are developed in both research-training modules and in the context of dissertation tutorials.
It also prepares students for research and academic writing at MPhil and PhD level.

The Dissertation module enables students to demonstrate independent research by producing a sustained study on a topic chosen by the students and in keeping with staff research interests as well as scope of the School of Art collection and the curatorial programme of its Museum and Galleries.
The module is delivered as a series of individual tutorials in which students discuss and shape their dissertation project under the guidance of their dissertation supervisors.

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 7