GG39210 - GEOGRAPHY JOINT HONOURS/MAJOR PROJECT

Module Identifier

GG39210

Module Title

GEOGRAPHY JOINT HONOURS/MAJOR PROJECT

Academic Year

2003/2004

Co-ordinator

Dr Michael J Woods

Semester

Semester 1

Other staff

Dr Michael J Woods

Pre-Requisite

One of GG27720, GG21710, GG21510 or GG21310 One of GG22110 or DA22110

Co-Requisite

GG38110 Level 3 Geography Tutorial or DA38110 Tiwtorial Daearyddiaeth Lefel 3

Mutually Exclusive

GG39130 Geography Dissertation; DA39130 Traethawd Estynedig Daearyddiaeth

Course delivery

Seminars / Tutorials

Two individual tutorials - one early in the semester to advise on data analysis and the report structure; one later in the semester to advise on the draft of the project report.

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment Length/Details	Proportion
Semester Assessment	Project Report. Submission of a project report of 4,000 words.	100%
Supplementary Assessment	Project Report. Resubmission of the failed project report, with revisions if appropriate.	100%

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Plan, design and execute a piece of rigorous geographical research or enquiry

Undertake effective and appropriate empirical research, including the collection of primary data and/or the collation of information from secondary sources

Analyse data in a rigorous manner, employing appropriate techniques and interpret findings in the context of existing knowledge and theories

Produce a written research report in an appropriate academic style

Demonstrate self-motivation, planning and initiative in working independently

Brief description

This module takes the form of a student-led independent research project. An appropriate topic of geographical relevance is proposed by the student and approved by the module co-ordinator. The project involves three stages: (i) empirical research to collect primary data and/or collate information from secondary sources, as appropriate for the research issue; (ii) the analysis of data and information, including the interpretation of findings in the context of existing knowledge and theories; (iii) the production of a 4,000 word report. Each student will be allocated an advisor who will provide guidance on the development and reporting of the project.

Content

Each student will be allocated an advisor who will provide guidance on the development and reporting of the project.

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Text
Flowerdew, R. and Martin, D (1997) Methods in Human Geography: a guide to students doing a research project Longman
Hoggart, K., Lees, L. and Davies, A (2002) Researching Human Geography Arnold
Kennedy, B.A. (1992) First catch your hare ... research designs for individual projects, in A. Rogers, H. Viles and A. Goudie (eds) The Student's Companion to Geography Blackwell
Kneale, P (1999) Study Skills for Geography Students: a practical guide Arnold

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6