Module Code - Title:
GY4008
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GEOGRAPHY FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This is the second of two Geography Final-Year Project modules. It is designed to facilitate on-going research and ultimately the presentation of that research through an appropriate assessment instrument.
This module linked with Geography Final-Year Project 1 (temp code 3910).
Syllabus:
The module facilitates the continued collection, reflection, evaluation, and synthesis of research. It will also facilitate the organisation, management and communication/presentation of that research in one of the agreed assessment instruments.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Organise information and data to reveal patterns and themes, which address the research question;
- Present information critically and synthesise new knowledge to produce a coherent discussion and conclusions;
- Prepare and author a major piece of research according to the assessment brief;
- Illustrate the ability to plan and complete a solo research project, structure workload and meet agreed deadlines.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
- Value the importance of good research and its contribution to knowledge and society.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
n/a
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The student will continue to work closely with their academic supervisor. The FYP will provide the student with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of research in a given topic, which may be relevant to their intended future career and/or provide experience that may influence their decision to undertake post-graduate study. They will become articulate in expressing ideas through the supervisor-student sessions. This will assist students in developing Graduate Attributes.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Wisker, Gina (2009)
The Undergraduate Research Handbook
, Palgrave Macmillan
Wilson, Janie and Schwartz, Beth M. (2015)
An Easy Guide to Research Presentation
, Sage
Wilkinson, David (2000)
The Researcher's Toolkit
, Routledge
Yin, Robert K. (2011)
Qualitative Research from Start to Finish
, Guilford Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BAULARUFA - ARTS
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
catherine.porter@ul.ie