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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Academic Literature Review
Reference BS3234 Version 3
Created March 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved January 2011 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 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 of accounting or finance.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Conduct a comprehensive literature search into their chosen subject.
2 Communicate effectively within a well structured literature review.
3 Synthesise arguments and ideas in a manner which displays critical analysis of their chosen topic.
4 Work independently with minimal supervision.

Indicative Module Content
In order to facilitate successful completion of this module, students will take part in an introductory programme discussing literature review and presentation techniques.

Module Delivery
This is a supervised research based course supplemented with activities and lectures delivered online. Students will be assigned to a literature review supervisor with whom they will regularly discuss progress.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 6 6
Non-Contact Hours 144 144
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: Component one is a Literature Review

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%)
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A 70% or above
B 60% - 69%
C 50% - 59%
D 40% - 49%
E 35% - 39%
F 0% - 34%
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module To have passed the relevant first and second year modules or equivalent.
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.

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