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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Topic 1
The doctorate degree and criteria used to evaluate doctorate research

Topic 2
The literature review. Alternative forms (and objectives) of literature reviews.

Topic 3
Analysis the impact of prior work through the analysis of citations.

Topic 4
Developing and formulating research question(s).

Topic 5
Writing, positioning and presenting doctoral research.

Topic 6
The nature of 'original contribution(s)'. How to articulate (and claim) an 'original contribution'.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

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,

Other Resources

None

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