Module: Dissertation 2 - Research Project Delivery

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Dissertation 2 - Research Project Delivery
Module Code	CM30170
School	School of Communications
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Roderick Flynn Semester 2: Roderick Flynn Autumn: Roderick Flynn
Module Teachers	Roderick Flynn Jim Rogers
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module prepares students to apply the skills and knowledge learned in CM3009 Dissertation 1 – Research Methods for Communications & Media Studies by overseeing completion of an independent academic project. Students implement the proposal they developed in Semester 1 and report each week on their progress before submitting the final project of 10,000 words in length.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the knowledge acquired over the duration of the BA programme to implement a research project proposal
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the literature relevant to the research topic
3. Apply a specific research methodology, as appropriate to the research topic
4. Present and discuss updates in the weekly workshop in an effective manner outlined by mentor
5. Benefit from feedback from the mentor and peers of work in progress
6. Discern the ethical issues involved in the project and act accordingly
7. Conduct a significant piece of independent written research

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	8	Lectures on research ethics; and later in the module format, layout, presentation
Workshop	14	Weekly workshop sessions with module tutor
Independent Study	43	Reading and research
Assignment Completion	60	Researching and writing up project
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Extended Essay / Dissertation	Written research project	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

CS	BA in Communication Studies

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