Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | DISSERTATION (SEMESTER TWO) | ||
Code | ENGL379 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor D Seed English Dseed@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 30 |
Aims |
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To give students the opportunity to carry out independent study at an advanced level, with appropriate support, into a topic of interest to them. To build on students' existing research skills and their knowledge base from other modules. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Identify a viable topic for research within the formal parameters of the project and formulate a research question of appropriate scope. |
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(LO2) Identify and apply research methodology appropriate to the topic. |
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(LO3) Identify and survey the relevant scholarly field in relation to the topic, and apply as appropriate. |
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(LO4) Construct an original argument to arrive at explicitly justified interpretations and conclusions. |
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(LO5) Apply appropriate writing and presentation skills. |
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(LO6) Work independently. |
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(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Influencing skills – argumentation |
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(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Influencing skills – envisioning |
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(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S6) Time and project management - Project management |
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(S7) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S8) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis |
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(S9) Research skills - All Information skills |
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(S10) Personal attributes and qualities - Resilience |
Syllabus |
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1. Your topic should be selected so as to extend the knowledge and skills acquired in taught modules, but without duplicating material covered in those modules. 2. You cannot take the dissertation in English (in any mode) AND the SOTA300 Volunteering and Work Experience module. If you have taken the SOTA module at level 2 or 3, you cannot opt for a dissertation at level 3. 3 Normally students are expected to submit an enhanced proposal or outline of their project to their supervisors by the end of week 4, having had at least one meeting prior to this. For language students whose project requires ethical approval, this submission should take the form of a completed Research Protocol. This protocol.outline should be submitted with the final Dissertation in both the electronic and hardbopy submissions. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Whole-cohort Sessions (remote online workshops) Teaching Method 2 - Supervisory Meeting (f2f or online as can be accommodated) |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
2 3 |
5 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 295 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
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 |
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Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 9000-10000 words | 100 |
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. |