Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Dissertation | |||
| Reference | SS4006 | Version | 7 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 45 |
| Amended | February 2022 | ECTS Points | 22.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To demonstrate competence in independent research in a chosen field of study. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Review the literature on a research topic and produce a research proposal. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate and apply appropriate research skills and analysis in relation to the agreed topic. |
| 3 | Demonstrate research management skills at an appropriate level. |
| 4 | Produce a critical and logical interpretation of their research in the form of a written dissertation. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Student-led research under supervision, to include: Literature review. Use of IT applications for research, data handling, and, where appropriate, data analysis. Conducting research. Writing-up. Critical Analysis. Students are explicitly encouraged to explore issues around equality and diversity that are relevant to them and the topics they wish to explore. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This is a practical module devoted to research in an agreed field and may involve a wide range of techniques. There is provision at the start of the module for workshops on literature/research based techniques and resources. Each student will be allocated to a supervisor from whom s/he will receive support and advice. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 426 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 450 | 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: | Component 1 will be assessed by coursework (Dissertation) | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BELL, J., 2010. Doing Your Research Project. 5th ed. Buckingham: Open University Press. |
| 2 | BOOTH, W. C., COLOMB, G. G., WILLIAMS, J. M., BIZUP, J. & FITZGERALD, W. T. 2016. The Craft of Research, 4th ed. University of Chicago Press |
| 3 | CORBIN, J., and STRAUSS, A., 2008. Basics of Qualitative Research. Calfornia: Sage. |
| 4 | GILBERT, N., 2008. Researching Social Life. London: Sage. |
| 5 | HUDLEY, DICKTER & FRANZ. 2017. The Indispensable Guide to Undergraduate Research: Success in and Beyond College. Teachers College Press |
| 6 | SALKIND N.J., 2011. Statistics for people who (think they) hate Statistics. 4th ed. Calfornia: Sage. |