Major dissertation

Cod y Modiwl: ED33600
Teitl y Modiwl: Major dissertation
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Lucy Trotter
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Panna Lloyd-Karlinger; Dr Stephen Atherton; Ms Rebecca Mountfield-Pawlett; Dr Lucy Trotter; Dr Sian Lloyd-Williams; Mrs Annabel Latham; Dr Rhodri Evans; Dr Megan Hicks; Mr Prysor Davies; Hannah Mobbs; Dr Rosemary Cann; Dr Susan Chapman; Mr Gwilym Ap Gruffudd

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Dissertation: project 10000 Words	100%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Dissertation: All failed chapters of the assessments may be resubmitted. 10000 Words	100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Undertake independent study.
Plan and present an extended investigation: aims; literature review; methods; analysis.
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 ability to present coherent argument.
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.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module provides students with an opportunity to investigate a topic of their own choice, in consultation with members of staff. 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 for joint honours students from the Director of Undergraduate Studies is needed before pre-registering and registering on this module.

Nod

Undertake independent study.
Plan and present an extended investigation: aims; literature review; methods; analysis.
Demonstrate skills which are associated with librarybased 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 ability to present coherent argument.
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.

Cynnwys

Sessions may be a combination of lectures, seminars or workshops and will include the following topics:
5 x 2 hour sessions designed to equip students with the relevant study/research skills for the Dissertation. These lectures will address: library resources, research skills, structure and ethics.
7 x 1 hour workshops in groups of 10-12 students. These sessions will involve group work activities with the tutor circulating each group to give guidance and advice.
4 x 0.5 hours individual progress meetings with supervisor (tutorials).

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Written communication throughout written assessments and oral communication with research participants.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Research into a sector of childhood / education and international development field. Research involves time management,self-responsibility and self-reflection. Undertaking a dissertation helps to prepare students for postgraduate study.
Datrys Problemau	This is an essential element in the process of critical assessment. Furthermore, students will encounter various problems when undertaking a small-scale project that will need to be overcome.
Gwaith Tim	Collating data often requires team work. Workshop sessions will involve team activities.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Feedback from the written assignment and personal reflection during tutorial meetings. Also, through independent planning, managing time and researching.
Rhifedd	Statistical reports will be considered and data to support arguments will be analysed.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Evaluation of theoretical concepts in the field of education and international development.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Research is required for the main assessment as students are required to plan, undertake and write up a small-scale investigation.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Written assignments should be word-processed. Use of data-analysis software often used.

Nodau

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