Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Academic Literature Review | |||
| Reference | BS3234 | Version | 5 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the opportunity to undertake a piece of supervised, indpendent research into a topic of their own choice from the subject areas 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 within a well structured literature review. |
| 3 | Synthesise arguments and ideas in a manner which displays critical appraisal of their chosen topic. |
| 4 | Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Setting aims and objectives in a literature review; selection of an appropriate subject specific topic; how to work with an academic supervisor; literature searching techniques. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will be delivered online with recorded lecture material and introductory online classes. Further support will be provided through forum posts and students will be allocated a supervisor relevant to their topic choice. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 35 | 35 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 115 | 115 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| 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 | BOOTH, A., SUTTON, A. and PAPAIOMOU, D., 2016. Systematic approaches to a successful literature review. Sage. |
| 2 | GALVAN, J.L. and GALVAN, M.C., 2017. Writing literature reviews. Routledge. |
| 3 | RIDLEY, D., 2012. The Literature review: A step by step guide for students. Sage. |