Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Manage your time effectively whilst working on your independent research
- Apply the quantitative methods training acquired in the taught element of the programme by designing an appropriate research strategy and research methodology to carry out your research
- Identify, obtain and analyse suitable data to enable the research question to be answered
- Show evidence of clarity of argument, understanding of the chosen topic area, and presentation of technical information
- Conduct a critical appraisal of literature on the relevant topic
- Identify key research questions and hypotheses in a relevant global health topic on which you will carry out independent research
- Describe the process of carrying out independent research in written format and report your results and conclusions with reference to existing literature
- Understand and apply theoretical frameworks to the chosen area of study
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 580 |
| Teaching | 20 |
| Total study time | 600 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
You may also need. Other Dissertation skills workshop slides and materials will be available on Blackboard along with suggested reading and links to other useful resources.
Textbooks
Rudestam, Kiell Erik (2007). Surviving your dissertation: a comprehensive guide to content and process. Los Angeles.
Mason, Jennifer (2002). Qualitative Researching. London: Sage.
Hart, Chris (2005). Doing your masters dissertation: realizing your potential as a social scientist. London.
Swetnam, Derek (1997). Writing your dissertation: how to plan, prepare and present your work successfully. Oxford.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Research outline
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: The outline will be marked by the supervisor. Written feedback will be given. Extra verbal feedback may also be given.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External