Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Literature Project | |||
| Reference | BS3112 | Version | 7 |
| Created | January 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the opportunity to undertake a piece of supervised, independent research into a topic selected by them from a range of topics related to their degree specialism. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Conduct a comprehensive, subject specific literature search. |
| 2 | Communicate effectively in an academic written style, which makes judicious use of structure and evidence to build and justify arguments. |
| 3 | Synthesise arguments and ideas in a manner which displays a critical and balanced approach to the topic. |
| 4 | Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Literature searching and selection techniques; how to summarise individual pieces of literature; how to structure a review; how to use academic evidence; how to introduce synthesis and critique into their writing; how to reference using RGU Harvard; how to manage large numbers of references; how to work with an academic supervisor. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| In order to facilitate successful completion of this module, students will attend an introductory lecture programme which will provide initial guidance on the literature review process. This will be supported by tutorial meetings with subject specific supervisors. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 16 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 134 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 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: | Literature Review | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| 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 | KNOPF, J. W. 2006. Doing a literature review. Political Science and Politics, 39(1), 127-132. |
| 2 | EFRON, S. E. and RAVID, R., 2019. Writing the literature review: a practical guide. New York: The Guilford Press. |
| 3 | RIDLEY, D., 2012. The literature review: A step-by-step guide for students. SAGE, Thousand Oaks, CA , London |
| 4 | BOOTH, A., SUTTON, A., CLOWES, M., MARTYN-St JAMES, M.2022. Systematic approaches to a successful literature review. 3rd Edition, Los Angeles : SAGE |
| 5 | FINK, A., 2020. Conducting research literature reviews: From the internet to paper. 5th Ed. Sage publications. |
| 6 | DEKKERS, R., CAREY, L., LANGHORNE, P. 2022. Making Literature Reviews Work: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Systematic Approaches. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. |