2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MEDV5110M Research Methods and Bibliography
15 creditsClass Size: 28
Module manager: Dr Melanie Brunner
Email: m.brunner@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
1) To acquire the ability to present work in correct scholarly form.2) To develop a systematic appreciation and use of a wide range of bibliographies, reference works and instruments de travail.
3) To gain an awareness of different methods of carrying out research.
Syllabus
This module offers students training in core skills and use of resources applicable to a wide range of subjects in medieval studies.
Individual classes will address specific problems encountered by students at this level and practical guidance in solving these, for instance: research methodologies, referencing, selection and use of style-sheets, proof-reading and correction, compilation of bibliographies, presentation of dissertations.
They will also demonstrate systematic methods for accessing data: for instance, use of library resources, electronic data, instruments de travail and other bibliographical guides. Students undertake a review article, a survey of research or a critical bibliography on a chosen subject submitted in correct scholarly form.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 128.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Two written assignments (the first done in stages) of a combined total of 4,000 words.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Critical bibliography related to the MA dissertation. Covers 50 secondary items, totalling 2000 words. | 60.00 |
| Essay | 2,000 words, due by 12 noon Monday of exam week 2 | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Critical bibliography to be done in stages. After stage one (worth 20%), students will receive summative feedback on content, and on how well they followed the MHRA style sheet. They will then submit a revised version (stage two - worth 40%).
Reading list
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