Module Code - Title:
BM6006
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RESEARCH DISSERTATION (PART II)
Year Last Offered:
2024/5
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is the second of two modules and the final dissertation module where
students will complete data collection, analysis, write up and dissemination of their
project. Students have the option of presenting their findings in thesis or journal publication format.
Syllabus:
The module will be largely self-directed where students will work closely with their
Supervisor and other members of their research team in analyzing data and
preparing their research project for dissemination.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Contextualize and relate research findings to existing knowledge, theories and
evidence as appropriate.
Analyze and interpret research findings.
Interpret and critique the findings and research process and its limitations in
light of recommended best practice in research.
Present research findings in either thesis or journal publication format.
Demonstrate time management skills by meeting specified deadlines.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Justify the findings and process of the research project.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
This module will build on the previous module Dissertation I. Students will continue to engage with their project of choice collecting and analyzing data and preparing to present their work in thesis or journal publication format.
A discussion forum will provide students with the opportunity to showcase their work
and obtain formative feedback from their peers, academic supervisors and tutors.
The education approach undertaken in this module will encourage self-directed
learning, reflection on personal experience and critical thinking. The discussion
forum will enable students to engage in collaborative learning. This task based
approach and learning environment will stimulate students to be knowledgeable,
proactive, creative, collaborative, articulate and responsible in line with the
attributes required of all graduates of the University of Limerick.
The module is M graded with "Research Dissertation (Part I)".
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
John H. Coverdale, Laura Weiss Roberts, Richard Balon & Eugene V. Beresin (2013)
Writing for academia: Getting your research into print: AMEE Guide No. 74
, Medical Teacher, 35:2, e926-e934, DOI: 10.3109/0142159X.2012.742494
Quick J, Hall S. (2015)
Part four: The research dissertation: planning, producing and writing a thesis.
, J Periop Pract., 25(11):215-8.
Hardy S, Ramjeet J. (2005)
Reflections on how to write and organize a research thesis.
, Nurs Res. 13(2):27-39.
Murray R. (2009)
Writing for academic journals
, McGraw Hill Open University Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Summer
Module Leader:
melhassan.elsayed@ul.ie