Module: Dissertation 2 - Research Project Delivery

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Dissertation 2 - Research Project Delivery
Module Code	MCO1033 (ITS: CM30170)
Faculty	Communications	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	20687	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Jim Rogers	Module Teacher

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

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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