Dissertation

Module overview

This module provides you with a structure and some key milestones in the preparation and development and implementation of a selected research project. Your small-scale project can take different forms and be situated in a range of contexts. For example, a qualitative exploration, a quantitative examination or some form of investigation and analysis of an appropriate topic. You will be allocated a dissertation supervisor who will guide your independent research design, data collection and write up, according to accepted academic standards.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Front loaded taught sessions will focus on developing and understanding the requirements of achieving ethical and research governance approval for your proposed research project. These sessions will form the key initial tutorial with your allocated dissertation supervisor. A further taught session follows to address the process of writing up your research. You have the opportunity to seek advice and guidance from your allocated dissertation supervisor, normally to a maximum of seven tutorials. - Lectures/Workshops - Tutorials

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	287
Teaching	13
Total study time	300

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Other. Inter Library Loans Requests for research papers or books, which are not held in any of the University Libraries, are made through the 'Inter Library Loan' system. Please be aware that, depending on the nature of the source, access through the Inter Library Loan system can take several weeks.

Textbooks

Bell, J. and Waters, S. (2014). Doing Your Research Project: A Guide For First-Time Researchers (Electronic Resource). Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education.

The Student's Guide to Research Ethics. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill OpenUniversity Press.

Doing your research project: A guide for first time researchers in education, health and social sciences. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill.

Bowell, T. (2010). Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide. London: Routledge.

Bowell, T. (2009). Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide - Electronic Resource. London: Routledge.

How to do your research project: a guide for students in education and applied social sciences.. Los Angeles: Sage.

Paul, R. and Elder, L. (2013). Critical Thinking: Pearson New International Edition - Electronic Resource. Harlow: Pearson.

No Sweat! The Indispensable Guide to Reports and Dissertations, The Institute of Management Foundation. Corby: Institute of Management..

Your dissertation in education. London: Sage.

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Research project	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Research project	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External