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-To learn how to produce a focused, viable, original research proposal-To develop skills in evaluating sources-To discover how to choose appropriate theoretical methodologies-To improve referencing, organization and appropriate scholarly presentation skills-To begin treating research as a process rather than a final product-To utilize libraries and resources more effectively-To become ready to write a substantial undergraduate dissertation-To learn how to work effectively with supervisors
Indicative Module Content:
Preparation for the writing of an undergraduate dissertation.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 17 |
Specified Learning Activities | 36 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 47 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Annotated Bibliography | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 35 |
Portfolio: Final Research Proposal | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Continuous Assessment: Learning Journal | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be offered on individual components on an ongoing basis
Name | Role |
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Dr Catríona Clutterbuck | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |