2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
PIED5777M POLIS MA Dissertation
60 creditsClass Size: 175
Module manager: Dr.Neil Winn
Email: n.winn@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Must have passed sufficient modules to meet requirements of MA programmesModule replaces
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Objectives
On completion of the module students should be able to:1) demonstrate the development of a deeper understanding of a particular topic in their field of study through independent research and the preparation of an extended piece of writing;
2) formulate a focused and workable research question;
3) undertake sustained independent research relevant to their research question.
4) develop and demonstrate research skills, including the skills of accessing relevant information from a range of sources; assessing, analysing and criticising information; appraising relevant concepts and theories; presenting and communicating effectively the product of independent research.
Learning outcomes
Deeper understanding of a particular topic in their field.
Skills outcomes
- Research skills, including the skills of accessing relevant information from a range of sources;
- assessing, analysing and criticising information;
- appraising relevant concepts and theories;
- application of appropriate data generation and analysis skills;
- presenting and communicating effectively the product of independent research.
Syllabus
Students will research a topic agreed with supervisors and write a 12,000 word dissertation in respect of it.
In semester 1, students will receive group advice and guidance on dissertation planning (topic-identification, source materials, dissertation-writing).
In semester 2, individual dissertation supervisors will be appointed and students will receive individual advice and guidance on developing their topics.
In semester 3, students will receive individual advice and guidance on specifying their research questions, structuring their dissertations and planning their reading and writing, and feedback on their outlines and drafts (up to mid-July).
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Tutorial | 6 | 0.50 | 3.00 |
Private study hours | 595.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 5.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600.00 |
Private study
Choice and specification of topic, research questions and chapter structure; Research and selection of reading list; Reading; Critical analysis; Writing 12,000 word dissertationOpportunities for Formative Feedback
- Dissertation advice latter half of semester 1- 6 sessions of individual supervision
- Group meeting to establish peer reference group.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay or Dissertation | 12,000 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 websiteLast updated: 12/12/2018 16:33:10
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