Research and Project Planning

Cod y Modiwl: ENM3020
Teitl y Modiwl: Research and Project Planning
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Professor Matthew Jarvis
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Martina Saric; Dr Lucy Thompson

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Portfolio: (A two-part portfolio of coursework (c. 3000 words) comprising a detailed proposal (2000 words) for a literary studies dissertation OR a research-based writing project and an annotated bibliography (1000 words excluding bibliographic entries themselves)	60%
Asesiad Semester	Presentation: (15 minutes, plus 5 minutes Q&A)	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Portfolio: (A two-part portfolio of coursework (c. 3000 words) comprising a detailed proposal (2000 words) for a literary studies dissertation OR a research-based writing project and an annotated bibliography (1000 words excluding bibliographic entries themselves)	60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Presentation: (15 minutes, plus 5 minutes Q&A)	40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. Conceive of, plan, and critically contextualise an original piece of research or creative writing.
2. Produce a detailed, annotated bibliography that demonstrates critical assessment of key research texts for each student’s project.
3. Conceive of, plan, and deliver a professional conference-style oral presentation on their project, as well as respond verbally to questions about the presentation.
4. Present critical and/or creative work to a professional academic standard.

Disgrifiad cryno

This 10-week module introduces MA students to the skills they will need to:

formulate a project that is suitable for their subsequent MA Dissertation or Writing Portfolio;

create a robust and detailed project proposal;

produce a secure and realistic research timetable;

articulate the contribution to knowledge/artistic practice that their project will offer;

create an annotated bibliography of key research texts for their project;

present an aspect of their project in a professional conference-style format.

Cynnwys

Teaching on this module consists of four two-hour group sessions, combining lecture and seminar formats, as well as four intensive one-to-one supervision meetings, one week of independent directed study, and one week of individual practice presentations:
Week 1
Introduction; creating & writing a project proposal; planning your research timeline
Week 2
Independent directed study: defining your project area, writing your initial ideas
Week 3
Individual Supervision 1 (30 minutes) – pitching your proposed project, followed by formative verbal feedback; advice on the required sections of your project proposal
Week 4
Individual Supervision 2 (30 minutes) – formative written and verbal feedback on your project synopsis and research questions / and creative practice questions
Week 5
Individual Supervision 3 (30 minutes) – formative written and verbal feedback on the structural breakdown of your project, your contribution to knowledge/unique selling point, and your project timetable
Week 6
Digital resources and electronic media (led by subject librarian); producing annotated bibliographies
Week 7
Individual Supervision 4 (30 minutes): formative written and verbal feedback on your annotated bibliography
Week 8
Conference presentations: best practice in presentation and handling questions; initial planning
Week 9
Individual Presentation Practice (30 minutes): formative verbal feedback on your practice oral presentation
Week 10
Assessment advice; Q&A

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Written and oral communication in assessed work; oral communication in supervision sessions and seminars.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Through critical self-reflection; transferrable communication and research skills.
Datrys Problemau	Identifying an appropriate research/writing topic; designing a detailed research/writing plan and timetable to support this.
Gwaith Tim	Participation and collaboration in seminars.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Developing written and oral skills in response to substantial formative feedback in individual supervision sessions.
Rhifedd	N/A
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Ability to construct a project plan appropriate to a literary studies MA dissertation or a creative writing MA project; ability to assess relevant critical and creative sources.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Undertaking research for individual supervision sessions; preparation of annotated bibliography.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Undertaking research for project planning; preparation of annotated bibliography.

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