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2008/09 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
DCPE5011M Dissertation
45 creditsClass Size: 30
If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.
Module manager: Mrs Jean Wilson
Email: hcsjw@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Co-requisites
| DCPE5010M | Research Methodology |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To identify an appropriate research topic; to formulate appropriate questions relevant to the current research, literature and service needs; to design effective methods to address the question posed; to prepare an acceptable research proposal; to carry out a research project with regard to timescale; to communicate the research findings effectively in the dissertation and by presentation, publication and other relevant form.Syllabus
Not applicable
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 437.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 13.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 450.00 | ||
Private study
Reading / Critiquing current researchUndertaking research
Writing dissertation
(437 hours)
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay or Dissertation | 1 x 9,000-12,000 word dissertation | 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: 17/01/2008
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