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Title | Dissertation | ||
Code | KMPA650 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr NJ Greer Centre For Innovation In Education Nick.Greer@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 60 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
100 500 |
600 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 600 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | 0 | 100 |
Aims |
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To provide a process which will enable students to refine and apply their research skills, underpinned by the knowledge of the subject are acquired during their programme of study; To give students the opportunity to explore in depth an area of interest within public administration; To help students acquire a significant understanding of a topic related to their practice, and to bring together this knowledge with academic ideas in a way that develops both. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Recognise and critically evaluate different management research designs and the assumptions upon which they are based; |
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(LO2) Refine and execute a structured plan of research based on informed choices about research design, and data collection and analysis methods; |
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(LO3) Conduct research in a rigorous and systematic fashion; |
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(LO4) Present a logical, critical and sustained argument, and develop conclusions in a manner consistent with Masters level standards. |
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(S1) Personal Effectiveness: This applies to all modules where students will be encouraged to think critically about theory and practice and to challenge and critique assumptions about theory in public administration; |
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(S2) Time management. This applies to all modules of the programme and is relevant for planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework and dissertation deadlines. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules) |
Syllabus |
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Refining the project proposal; Planning and executing the research project; Using appropriate research methods; Research ethics; Writing for academic and practitioner audiences. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |