2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LAUT3012 Library Based Project by Distance Learning

30 creditsClass Size: 56

Module manager: Gillian Tober
Email: gillian.tober@nhs.net

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Certified evidence of successful completion of studies at Level 2
AND
English Language Qualification GCSE Grade C or above.

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module provides the opportunity to explore in depth the literature on theory, research, practice and policy underpinning a question of the student's choosing.

Objectives

- An opportunity to engage in independent study of a topic of their own choosing relevant to the addiction field.
- A thorough knowledge of a specific topic.
- An opportunity to conduct a literature review, critically review evidence and identify key themes, and develop the ability to integrate material and demonstrate conceptual understanding.
- Academic presentation of structured dissertation.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:

- discuss the characteristics of literature searching, literature reviews, systematic literature reviews and meta-analysis;

- critically review literature relevant to a subject area in the addiction field;

- demonstrate a thorough and detailed knowledge of a specific addiction topic of their own choice;

- evaluate the evidence for and validity of principles and theories about a specific addiction topic;

- demonstrate and discuss conceptual understanding of a chosen topic;

- present a structered written account and review of relevant literature;

- integrate material from a variety of sources; justify conclusions drawn from the interpretation of source material;

Skills outcomes
Critical appraisal skills for literature review and presentation.

Syllabus

The student will agree a dissertation topic in discussion with the module leader and make a plan to explore the topic in depth by conducting a review of the literature taking a systematic approach, identify key themes and offer a critical analysis of findings. The dissertation will encompass a structured argument around the chosen topic and demonstrate the ability to integrate material.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Tutorial	10	0.50	5.00
Private study hours			295.00
Total Contact hours			5.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

Being a distance learning module, the majority of student learning is through private study and independent learning, guided by a study manual and workbook which replace lectures. This is supplemented by reference lists for reading source materials and supported by telephone tutorials and e-mail correspondence (see above).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- End of unit checklist of topics covered
- Module leader feedback on topic proposal and dissertation plan (through tutorials and detailed assignment feedback)
- Personal tutor feedback (where student chooses to use this resource)
- Telephone tutorials

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	Written assignment (Dissertation) 9,000 words	90.00
Assignment	Written assignment (Dissertation proposal) 1,000 words	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Compensation between assessments is permitted.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/07/2015

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