Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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To support students in writing Masters level dissertations
To enable students to develop, plan and manage their research strategy
To demonstrate the requirements of a Masters level dissertation
To demonstrate the appropriate use of data and findings, including triangulation and building a substantiated argument
To highlight the importance of language in the writing up process
To explore approaches to presentation and the use of graphics
Requirements of a Masters level dissertation
Building a literature review
Clarifying the research topic, problem, questions
Building a substantiated argument
Writing styles and presentation
Using graphics, images etc
Approaches to managing writing
By the end of these sessions students will:
• Understand the requirements of a Masters level dissertation and proposal;
• Recognise the need to substantiate arguments and how to use different data to do so;
• Have greater clarity about their dissertation topic and research questions;
• Recognise the need for critical reflection within the research process:
• Understand the role of conceptual and theoretical frameworks in academic research.
At the end of the module students will be able to:
• Write with clarity and with confidence;
• Understand how to build an academic argument and use multiple data sources to substantiate it;
• Use text and graphics to convey findings;
• Understand the role of critical reflection in the research process;
• Be able to integrate conceptual and theoretical frameworks into their own work.
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | lecture materials |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 10 | 0:30 | 5:00 | exercises in preparation for each workshop |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 80:00 | 80:00 | N/A |
Total | 100:00 |
Lectures will introduce students to key concepts and issues in writing a dissertation. Structured writing activities will be undertaken in preparation for the workshops, building toward a portfolio for assessment. In workshops, students will work together on writing exercises and learn to critique their own and others' work.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Essay | 1 | M | 100 | A 1500-2000 word portfolio of writing activities |
The assessment will build a portfolio of writing activities to assess the students' ability to write a masters level dissertation. Aspects such as research design, use of diverse sources, written presentation skills, and appropriate use of language will be assessed.
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