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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Supervised Research Project | |||
| Reference | LL4001 | Version | 3 |
| Created | August 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the opportunity to undertake a piece of supervised, independent in-depth research into a specific area or issue of legal interest and to apply the full range of associated research skills required to produce a short dissertation. To demonstrate skills of analysis, critical evaluation, reflection, logical argument and communication. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate rigour in the analysis of information from primary and/or secondary sources and in the synthesis and interpretation of concepts and legal issues. |
| 2 | Plan and write a short dissertation which demonstrates a logical consistency in approach and structure, and critical evaluation of theory, process, and outcomes. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The student will work independently but under supervision to prepare a short dissertation on an approved topic of their choice. The content is developed dialectically between the student and the supervisor. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| No fewer than 3 and no more than 5 one to one supervision meetings |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 10 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 140 | 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 |
| Description: | Written Coursework (Students will undertake a short dissertation) | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade or above 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 | BELL, J. and WATERS, S., 2018. Doing your research project. 7th ed. London: Open University Press.s. |
| 2 | HIGGINS, E. AND TATHAM, L., 2015. Successful legal writing. 3rd ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell. |
| 3 | WEBLEY, L., 2016. Legal writing. 4th ed. London: Routledge. |
| 4 | HANSON, S., 2015. Learning legal skills and reasoning. 4th ed. London: Taylor and Francis. |
| 5 | FOSTER, S., 2016. How to write better law essays: tools and techniques for success in exams and assignments. 4th ed. Harlow: Pearson |