Independent Research Project

Cod y Modiwl: TP36000
Teitl y Modiwl: Independent Research Project
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Andrew Filmer
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Margaret Ames; Dr Gareth Evans; Dr Andrew Filmer

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Research Proposal: Research Proposal 2500 Words	30%
Asesiad Semester	Dissertation: 10000 Words	70%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Dissertation: 10000 Words	70%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Research Proposal: Research Proposal 2500 Words	30%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate some critical awareness of research methodologies used to explore and interrogate various fields of study.
Demonstrate the ability to engage in appropriate independent research on a chosen topic within the relevant disciplinary field.
Produce a dissertation that evaluates and synthesizes written materials and conforms to standard conventions used in published works.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module enables students to conduct advanced supervised independent research into an area of theatre, drama, performance and scenographic studies and film, television, media and communication studies that is of particular interest to them. Students will be given the opportunity of devising, planning, researching and writing a substantive piece of critical and analytical work (10, 000 words). In addition, students will be equipped with the pre-requisite research methods which will allow them to undertake this independent research project.

Cynnwys

Lectures during Semester 1 will provide students with basic research training - how to plan a project, how to establish a viable research question, how to identify suitable methodology, how to identify relevant reading and how to compile a reference list.

Following the initial sessions, students will be allocated a supervisor who will work with the student on refining the research proposal and on more topic-specific research methods. The remainder of the module will focus on supervisory meetings and writing the dissertation.

Lecture content:

WHAT IS: a dissertation?
HOW TO: identify a research question
HOW TO: identify a methodology
HOW TO: structure and present your dissertation
HOW TO: write a research propsal and plan your dissertation
SOURCES AND RESOURCES 1: Online archives and databases
SOURCES AND RESOURCES 2: What is an archive and how can I use it?
SOURCES AND RESOURCES 3: National Library
Research Ethics
Research in Action

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Written communication will be developed through the writing of the dissertation. Oral communication is not formally developed in the context of this module.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Although not developed explicitly, this module may serve as a starting point for those wishing to study at a more advanced level (e.g. taught postgraduate or doctoral level).
Datrys Problemau	This is developed as an inherent part of the research process through the research questions formulated as part of the dissertation.
Gwaith Tim	Team work is not developed in this module given the independent nature of the dissertation.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students' own learning and performance will be enhanced through the regular tutorial meetings.
Rhifedd	This is not developed in this module.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Critical scholarly writing skills within the disciplinary fields are developed in this module. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the literature within their field of interest.
Sgiliau ymchwil	These will be developed initially as students compile the annotated bibliography but will be developed further during the research process prior to writing the dissertation.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	This is not developed explicitly in this module but students will be required to use electronic sources for research material.

Nodau

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