2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2295 Research Methods 2: Research, Writing and Dissertation

10 creditsClass Size: 244

Module manager: Professor Tom Cassidy
Email: t.cassidy@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Module replaces

DESN2275

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to a range of production and research methods used in the preparation of the Level Three Dissertation proposal and document.

Objectives

The objectives of this module are to:
-provide a complete overview of the Dissertation project and process
-demonstrate all aspects of the document production process
-analyse and interrogate research processes and practices relevant to dissertation production

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have provided evidence of being able to:
- make an informed choice of topic for their independent dissertation module in level 3.
- produce a proposal and plan for the production of the dissertation
- identify a range of bibliographic sources and archival resources relevant to the production of the dissertation

Syllabus

This module takes the dissertation apart and leads the students through each stage of its production week by week. The module builds on the previous partner module Research Methods 1: Finding and Using Research Resources and put this into practice. In addition the modules examines writing techniques, research methods and resources in the context of the research plan for dissertation production.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	6	0.50	3.00
Independent online learning hours			40.00
Private study hours			47.00
Total Contact hours			13.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Independent online learning is facilitated by a website resource of slides and readings, which allows student to explore in more detail topics signposted in the lectures, and gain familiarity with key ideas.

Private study includes set reading, further reading, preparation for proposal workshops and preparation of the assignment. The assignment asks students to prepare a Dissertation Proposal Document and outline plan of content.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress is monitored through attendance at lectures and assessment.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	Dissertation proposal plan. 750-1250 words.	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 website

Last updated: 09/01/2019

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