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Core Module Information
Module title: Dissertation
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20
Module code: JAC10100
Module leader: Eamonn O'Neill
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

On this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding of journalism and media studies with reference to historical and theoretical frameworks in the relevant field. You will develop your skills in scholarly writing and research methods. You will survey relevant existing academic scholarship and compose a literature review. You will frame a suitable research questions, investigate, analyse and debate a specific case-study. The choice of topic must be approved by the Module Leader and your supervisor. The module will develop your skills as an independent learner through the completion of a dissertation on a topic of your choosing that is relevant to your programme of study. During Trimester 1 you will undertake a taught programme which will cover framing and generating research questions, advanced literature reviewing, research methodologies (including reflexivity), qualitative research methods, critical analysis, scholarly writing and presentation. You will undertake independent study, under supervision, to produce a Dissertation of 10,000 words over two trimesters (Tri 1 & 2). The Dissertation must be the result of independent critical research and investigation by you and demonstrate evidence of appropriate research methods and detailed knowledge of established literature and other resources in your chosen area of study.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Assemble and appraise research evidence which demonstrates extensive knowledge of specialist investigation relevant to your programme of study.

LO2: Develop a research question appropriate to the issues or problems identified.

LO3: Gather, summarise and critically analyse relevant academic literature and research.

LO4: Formulate an appropriate research methodology.

LO5: Analyse, synthesise and interpret evidence and data with which to explore your research question.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Eamonn O'Neill
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Project Supervision 6 Each student will be assigned a supervisor from the programme team. Your supervisor will be available for up to 6 meetings time across the 2 trimesters of the module. In these meetings, supervisors can support you to shape your project, guide you to define and refine your topic, and offer academic advice, verbal feedback on your project development, and encouragement at each stage of the process. Students are expected to take the initiative to arrange supervision meetings.
Face To Face Lecture 12 A series of weekly lectures will be delivered during the first trimester of this module to support the evolution of your project and build your independent work schedule. The sessions will provide guidance, teaching and feedback on research approaches, research methods, critical analysis, and related academic skills needed for producing a dissertation.
Online Guided independent study 382 This is a student-led research project and as such the majority of the time allocated to this module will be spent doing guided independent study. This will include designing, developing, and conducting your research and writing your dissertation.
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Final Year Project 100 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 10000 words The final assessment consists of a written dissertation which will include a literature review, research methods and conclusions. The dissertation is submitted at the end of trimester 2, in week 13. This dissertation is an extended investigation of a topic agreed as appropriate for your Honours Degree. It should demonstrate your ability to think clearly, to write succinctly, to gather and organise ideas and evidence, to evaluate critically, to argue logically and coherently, and to synthesise diverse sources whilst identifying and working with appropriate theoretical methods and tools for analysis.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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JAC10100 Dissertation
 

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