Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description Participant will have the opportunity to engage, in some depth, with an issue of professional or intellectual interest. In carrying out the dissertation research, participants will have the opportunity to read extensively, but with focus, and to develop new understandings in a particular area. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Develop a research question. 2. Choose an appropriate methodology relevant to the research topic. 3. Produce research that evaluates and synthesises materials drawn from a range of sources. 4. Collect data using appropriate research methods 5. Carry out analysis and draw conclusions from the research 6. Where appropriate, present the application of findings and arguments in a reflective manner to the improvement of educational practice. 7. Demonstate originality through the exercise of independent critical and creative thinking. 8. Communicate the research using appropriate forms of representation 9. Present dissertation research to peer group and tutors, makings use of appropriate forms of presentation and skills of communication. 10. Evaluate own performance against listed assessment criteria for the dissertation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
Research.Research question. Carrying out research using appropriate methodology and methods.Time Management.Working to timelines. Working with supervisor.Literature Review.Carrying out a literature review.Writing up research.Organisation. Structure. Ethics. Presentation of writing.Presentation of research.Oral presentation of research. Self-assessment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of Last Revision | 05-MAR-07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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