Dissertation

Cod y Modiwl: CSM0960
Teitl y Modiwl: Dissertation
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Dysgu o Bell
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Helen Miles
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: Research skills
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): Work-based Research Project (TFTS and History & Welsh History)
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Professor Bernard Tiddeman; Dr David Hunter

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Dissertation: (Maximum length 17,000 words)	100%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Dissertation (re-submission): (Maximum length 17,000 words)	100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. Write a suitable research proposal.
2. Carry out their research proposal competently and efficiently undertake an in-depth literature review.
3. Present results obtained and evaluate them using an appropriate analysis; discuss in depth their chosen subject area.
4. Work to a planned timetable.
5. Produce a learned report of the investigation in the form of a dissertation.

Disgrifiad cryno

The purpose of the project, on which the dissertation is based, is to demonstrate that the student has acquired the ability to undertake and satisfactorily complete a major piece of work in advanced media production and research in the chosen field.

Students working towards a masters on the Advanced Media Production scheme will carry out a research project in their work-place, or if this is not suitable, at Aberystwyth University. They will have a supervisor based at Aberystwyth University but are likely to spend the majority of the project working from the location of their employer.

Cynnwys

To provide the students with the opportunity for an in-depth investigation of an appropriate topic. It is intended that the skills and discipline required to write a scholarly paper or report on a specified subject will be developed to an advanced level. The module will provide the opportunity to specialise in a particular aspect of the discipline.

It will achieve this by considering the following areas:

Introductory session detailing the requirements of a dissertation;

Tutorials to give guidance and arrange appropriate dissertation research work, culminating in the production of a research proposal;

A period of experimental work/data gathering under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor;

Writing up and submission of a dissertation in accordance with University guidelines and under the guidance of a dissertation supervisor.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will be expected to develop advanced communication skills, in particular written communication, through the presentation of a research thesis in an appropriate academic style and in accordance with University guidelines.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will apply techniques and methods leaned during the Advanced Media Production taught modules to undertake a research and innovation project undertaken with their employer.
Datrys Problemau	Students are required to design and implement an investigational protocol in order to address a specific research question.
Gwaith Tim	Students may have the opportunity for developing their team skills if their dissertation work requires them to work within a research team. However the emphasis in this module is on independent research.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students need to demonstrate good organizational skills in order to carry out their research work and ultimately produce a thesis in a timely and effective manner.
Rhifedd	Collation, manipulation and analysis of data may be an integral part of the research conducted and the thesis presented.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	In-depth technical knowledge of the dissertation subject area.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students are required to critically evaluate previous research work during the production of a literature review and then collect, analyse and interpret their own research data.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be required to source information from a variety of publication data bases and where appropriate use software packages to implement their project and analyse their results.

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