2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
GEOG5013M Dissertation (GISc)
60 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Luke Burns
Email: l.p.burns@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is mutually exclusive with
| GEOG5160M | Dissertation (GIScience) |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This dissertation module provides students with an opportunity to design and implement an individual programme of research. Students may decide to expand on work/ideas covered as part of their programme or to select a new topic to explore. Students will work closely under the guidance of an allocated supervisor and are expected to complete an independent piece of academic work underpinned by appropriate spatial data skills.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:1. Produce a concise oral research proposal for a project that aims to effectively contribute to the academic literature.
2. Critically evaluate and synthesise literature.
3. Critically evaluate research methods and results.
4. Present scientific results in a professionally competent manner.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. An understanding of the stages needed to plan and prepare for a research project, including rationale, reviewing past works and considering suitable datasets, methods and analytical approaches.
2. Experience of executing a sustained programme of original research or development.
3. Identify and critically review the literature relevant to the chosen topic.
4. Identify and apply appropriate conceptual understanding and practical research skills necessary for the thorough and coherent exploration of the chosen topic.
5. An appreciation of how to locate original investigations within the wider academic literature.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
6. An ability to problem solve and propose a suitable research design in line with the chosen topic.
7. Enhanced proficiency in the selection and use of appropriate technical and spatial skills.
8. Experience of working with new datasets, likely involving sourcing, cleaning, processing and undertaking analyses.
Syllabus
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Supervision | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 590.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 600.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Formative feedback will be provided via:1. Regular (at least 10) supervision meetings when students can discuss ideas/problems/research direction with assigned supervisor.
2. Comments on a first-draft of a literature review.
3. The module leader will also provide more general support via email, discussion boards and Microsoft Teams during the learning stages, in advance and prior to assessment, as required.
4. Discussion boards will be monitored and students encouraged to post questions, comments regarding the research process etc. For this module, the discussion boards are important to develop a sense of community and promote peer support. Allocated supervisors will also be on hand to support students on specific subject-matter queries.
Note that students will have undertaken training on the research process (research rationale, literature scoping, research design etc) earlier in the programme through the module GEOG5004: Professional and Personal Development. This is designed to ensure a readiness for undertaking an independent research project.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Coursework | 10.00 |
| Assignment | Coursework | 90.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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