2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
HIST3500 History Dissertation
40 creditsClass Size: 350
Module manager: Dr AD Wright
Email: a.d.wright@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
- To develop research skills and the use of primary sources through supervised research.- To continue the development of written skills through the presentation of an extended piece of writing.
Skills outcomes
Helps develop the following skills to advanced levels:
- Defining a complex problem.
- Locating and handling appropriate primary source material.
- Self-discipline to work alone on a major self-directed project
- Interpretation and analysis of complex documentary-based material.
- Researching a topic using methods appropriate to the discipline and subject matter, and
- Presenting findings in an extended written report conforming to academic norms.
Syllabus
Students will write a dissertation of between 10,000 and 12,000 words based on primary source material (both printed and manuscript).
The dissertation can be written on a topic of the student's choice provided that there is a member of staff, normally from the School History, who is able to offer expert supervision.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Supervision | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Consultation | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
Private study hours | 394.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 6.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400.00 |
Private study
- Bibliographic research;- reading and research in primary and secondary source materials in libraries and archives;
- preparation and writing-up of findings;
= 394 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
One to one meetings with supervisor; production of a dissertation long abstract at the half-way point; submission of a draft material from the assignment.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay or Dissertation | 1 x 10,000-12,000 word assessed dissertation to be submitted by 12 noon on the Monday of teaching week 10, in the second semester. | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 16/06/2010
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