2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MEDV5110M Research Methods and Bibliography
15 creditsClass Size: 28
Module manager: Professor Julia Barrow
Email: j.s.barrow@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
1) To acquire the ability to present work in correct scholarly form.2) To develop a systematic appreciation and use of a wide range of bibliographies, reference works and instruments de travail.
3) To gain an awareness of different methods of carrying out research.
Syllabus
This module offers students training in core skills and use of resources applicable to a wide range of subjects in medieval studies.
Individual classes will address specific problems encountered by students at this level and practical guidance in solving these, for instance: research methodologies, referencing, selection and use of style-sheets, proof-reading and correction, compilation of bibliographies, presentation of dissertations.
They will also demonstrate systematic methods for accessing data: for instance, use of library resources, electronic data, instruments de travail and other bibliographical guides. Students undertake a review article, a survey of research or a critical bibliography on a chosen subject submitted in correct scholarly form.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 128.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Two written assignments of a combined total of 2,500 words plus one final one hour examination.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Critical bibliography, due by 12 noon Monday of teaching week 6 | 30.00 |
| Assignment | Review article/survey, due by 12 noon Monday of teaching week 11 | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 10 mins | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 30.00 | |
Internal examination
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 02/06/2014
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