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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
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Description

This module gives third year students (with at least a 2.1 in Religious Studies) in their second semester the opportunity to undertake a sustained research project over a substantial period. It offers the students the possibility of exploring in greater depth a topic or issue related to the Leaving Certificate Religious Syllabus. The students are required to have completed and submitted a six-thousand word essay by midterm in the first semester of their fourth year.

Learning Outcomes

1. Undertake sustained independent research on a particular topic.
2. Locate and evaluate information from a variety of sources, and identify the sources used appropriately.
3. Examine texts and issues critically.
4. Synthesise the findings of his/her research in collaboration with a moderator.
5. Write an undergraduate thesis (6000 words), and thus contribute to the student's own academic formation and the learning of others.
6. Offer an informed perspective on the topic of his/her research paper.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

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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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
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