Module Code - Title:
EN6202
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DISSERTATION 2
Year Last Offered:
2012/3
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Syllabus:
Each student will select and develop a research topic not dealt with in either of her/his reflective portfolios, in accordance with the Project Regulations Handbook for this programme. The Course Team/Leader will approve each topic in order to ensure consistency of standards and will appoint a supervisor to each student. At least two meetings between student and supervisor will take place.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
o Utilise critical thinking in the choice and preparation of their dissertation.
o Choose an appropriate research design
o Integrate relevant literature and research into their dissertation to support their theses.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
o build on their earlier experience of doing research to refine their own practice as researchers
o experience the difficulties and rewards of academic writing
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
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As appropriate to the dissertation topic
,
Cohen, L. and Manion, L. (2000)
Research Methods in Education Fifth edition
, London: Routledge Falmer
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
oliver.mcgarr@ul.ie