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Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
Strategies for Academic Writing |
| Module Code |
GS608BS (ITS) / BAA1000 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
| Module Co-ordinator | Teresa Hogan | | | Module Teachers | Maura Mcadam | |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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None
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Description
The purpose of this module is to explore the doctoral research process from a writing perspective. During this module students will examine the literature review, the development of research questions, the nature and extent of original contribution, and skills and techniques required for doctoral level research and writing.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Consider and develop the relevant skills, techniques and strategies required to undertake research and writing in their chosen field (e.g. information management).
2. Identify relevant journals and conferences of high national and international standing in their field of study.
3. Review, evaluate and synthesize the body of literature relevant to their research.
4. Develop an understanding of what constitutes a contribution to knowledge, and how to articulate and defend that contribution.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Seminars | 12 | Discussions based on prescribed readings and assignments | | Lecture | 12 | Presentation and guest lectures | | Assignment Completion | 40 | Assessed assignment (written and oral) | | Independent Study | 11 | Readings | | Directed learning | 20 | Specified readings | | Directed learning | 30 | Assignment for class (for example, content analysis of a PhD thesis; review of literature and empirical articles; citation analysis | | 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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Topic 1The doctorate degree and criteria used to evaluate doctorate researchTopic 2The literature review. Alternative forms (and objectives) of literature reviews.Topic 3Analysis the impact of prior work through the analysis of citations.Topic 4Developing and formulating research question(s).Topic 5Writing, positioning and presenting doctoral research.Topic 6The nature of 'original contribution(s)'. How to articulate (and claim) an 'original contribution'. |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | In this assignment the students assess their doctorate studies in terms of (a) the structure, scope, focus and content of their literature review; (b) the development of a research question; and (c) the 'original contribution' of their work. Submission of approximately 1,500 words. | 75% | | | Oral Examination | Students will present and defend key choices in the research process to date including the following: (a) research question (b) prior literature (c) research context and (d) research contribution. Presentation of approximately 20 minutes, followed by question and answers session. | 25% | |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element. |
| * ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment |
| This module is category - |
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Indicative Reading List
- Jesson, J. K, Matheson, L. and Lacey, F. M.: 2011, Doing your literature review traditional and systematic techniques, 1st Edition, Sage, London,
- Philips, E. M. and Pugh D. S.: 2010, How to Get a PhD, 5th Edition, Open University Press,
- Hart. C.: 1998, Doing a Literature Review, 1st Edition, Sage, London,
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Other Resources
None |
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