Module: ENG7004-60 - Project / Dissertation

Level: 7

Credit Value: 30

Module Tutor: TBC

Module Tutor Contact Details: TBC

1.Brief description and aims of module

This module gives you the opportunity to pursue an area of study of your own choice to a high level. You can opt for either a ‘traditional’ written Dissertation of 12,000 words or design a Project of equivalent weight. The Project option offers you the opportunity to create a different kind of applied research project, such as designing and making an electronic or online research resource, working with a local agency or employer to research and develop a new service or area of interest.

2.Outline syllabus

The dissertation will require students to pursue a detailed research project in discussion with course tutors before submitting a proposal. It is at this point that a supervisor will be assigned. If required, a team of two supervisors can be assigned and the supervisory hours will be allocated accordingly; and in the case of applied research projects it is possible to include an external supervisor or advisor with relevant experience of the field or industry.

3.Teaching and learning activities

Supervision tutorials; refresher research skills workshop; student-led workshop presentation. Students will also be expected to present finished papers at a summer symposium.

Contact time will comprise:

• Up to a maximum of 10 hours supervision for each student
• Optional 1 hour refresher research skills workshop led by LIS
• 3 hour student-led workshop presentation.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Research proposal and plan (2-3,000 words)
• % Weighting: 10%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Project or Dissertation (12,000 words or equivalent)
• % Weighting: 90%