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 | Digital Inquiry Project | ||
Code | PHIL311 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr JA Jobling Philosophy J.Jobling@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The module aims to integrate the production of academic knowledge within a student’s field of study and skills of digital presentation for non-academic audiences. It seeks to foster skills in independent research, communication and digital fluency, thus contributing to employability and the development of aptitudes transferable to broader personal, professional and public contexts. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will show the capacity to undertake independent research into a selected topic, identifying an area for investigation and developing arguments towards a reasoned conclusion. |
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(LO2) Students will show the ability to present their research as a piece of systematic academic writing. |
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(LO3) Students will show the ability to present their research on a digital platform as if to a specified non-academic target audience. |
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(LO4) Students will show the ability to present material effectively in a way appropriate to the selected digital medium. |
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(LO5) Students will show an awareness of copyright and accessibility issues in the production of material for public dissemination. |
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(LO6) Students will show the capacity to engage in critical self-reflection. |
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(S1) Students will develop their digital fluency skills, both through competency in information retrieval and through the effective digital presentation of work. |
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(S2) Students will develop their skills in thinking critically, analysing problems and analysing and assessing arguments. |
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(S3) Students will enhance their ability to marshal arguments and present them in writing and via a selected digital platform. |
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(S4) Students will develop their ability to work independently. |
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(S5) Students will enhance their digital lifelong learning skills for continuing personal and professional development. |
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(S6) Students will develop skills in effective communication in a way sensitive to specified target audiences. |
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(S7) Students will develop their skills in presentation of independently researched material. |
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(S8) Students will develop skills in peer-to-peer assessment and feedback. |
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(S9) Students will develop skills of personal reflection in relation to work undertaken and challenges faced. |
Syllabus |
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Students will be allocated to a supervisor on the basis of a submitted project proposal. The academic area of study is approached through independent research and supported by a library information skills workshop. Class content is focused on support for the production of the digital output. Students will be further supported through one-to-one supervisions and through peer feedback. Areas covered in class contexts include: |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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‘Standard’ delivery is campus-based. Hybrid/online variants are given below. Teaching method 1 - Lecture (in hybrid/online teaching, these will be asynchronous and online) Teaching method 2 - Workshops (synchronous – online or on campus as required) Teaching method 3 - Group work (online during hybrid/online teaching) Teaching method 4 - Supervisions (online during hybrid/online teaching) Self-directed learning: Students will engage in independent research, develop and exercise digital skills, and prepare for the assessments. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
2 |
3 8 2 |
15 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 135 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
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 2 - Digital Research Project Reassessment opportunity: Yes Standard UoL late submission penalty applies Anonymous assessment: No | 15 minutes | 40 | ||||
Assessment 3 - Reflective Commentary Reassessment opportunity: Yes Standard UoL late submission penalty applies Anonymous assessment: No | -500 words | 20 | ||||
Assessment 1 - Research Report Reassessment opportunity: Yes Standard UoL late submission penalty applies Anonymous assessment: No | -1500 words | 40 |
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. |