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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Dissertation
Reference ACM007 Version 6
Created June 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved October 2002 SCQF Points 30
Amended November 2022 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To develop abilities in the scholarly assessment, evaluation and interpretation of source material and its development through literate and critical argument.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Evidence use of a systematic approach to information acquisition and retrieval.
2 Apply an analytical and critical approach to theoretical and conceptual ideas and other information in architectural scholarship.
3 Identify and apply research methods appropriate to the research question, giving due regard to relevant ethical considerations.
4 Formulate, structure, compose, and present a coherent piece of extended academic writing, that demonstrates ability to convey with clarity a convincing and reasoned argument.

Indicative Module Content
The module will provide opportunities for exploration of practical and philosophical issues raised by the progression of the dissertation and associated activities such as research, data analysis and interpretation through regular tutorial contact.

Module Delivery
The module will be introduced through a topic selection seminar followed by regular tutorial contact throughout the period negotiated with individual members of staff.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 32 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 268 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: A written dissertation of approximately 10,000 words (10% + or -), resulting from a rigorous process of independent, critically focused study.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Dissertation). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BORDEN and RUEDI RAY, The Dissertation, an architecture student's handbook, Architctural Press 2006
2 BRYMAN A, Research Methods and Organisation Studies (1989)
3 HAMILTON A, Writing dissertations (1990)
4 Mauch J E, Guide to the successful Thesis and Dissertation (1989)
5 BELL J, Doing your research project, Open University

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