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Core Module Information
Module title: Dissertation
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20
Module code: LMD10100
Module leader: C. Paul Sellors
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 write a dissertation of 10,000 to 12,000 words. Your choice of topic must be approved by the module leader and your supervisor, and should normally be from the general subject areas of your programme of study (Film or Mass Communications). The dissertation must be the result of independent, critical investigation by you and show evidence of relevant research methods and detailed knowledge of established literature and other resources in your chosen area of study. You will be expected to undertake research through appropriate resources, such as libraries, archives, films, videos, photographs, surveys or questionnaires, data sets, and interviews.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop extensive knowledge of a specialist area of investigation.

LO2: Develop analytical and research skills that encourage and expand independent enquiry.

LO3: Accurately assess and critically reflect on complex and professional-level problems and issues.

LO4: Make effective use of academic research methodologies, techniques and methods appropriate to an in-depth research project.

LO5: Manage research and writing schedules.

LO6: Compose a dissertation that establishes and demonstrates the problematics, research, methodologies, analysis and conclusions of a substantial research project.
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
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: C. Paul Sellors
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 386 The bulk of your time will be spent on independent research and writing. You are expected to research extensively so you will be able to discuss your ideas and research with your supervisor and colleagues. You will also write your dissertation in sufficient time to discuss drafts with your supervisor, and provide yourself with ample time for extensive revision and proofreading.
Face To Face Project Supervision 3.5 You will have seven, thirty minute supervision sessions with your dissertation supervisor. In these sessions you will discuss your project from conception through to completion. You are expected to attend each session with demonstrable development of your project from your previous supervision sessions.
Face To Face Lecture 7.5 You will have four lectures across the trimester. In week 1 you will be introduced to the module purpose and dissertation requirements. In weeks 4 and 8 we will discuss the transition points from initial research to early writing, and then from early writing to working towards your finished dissertation. Each class is approximately 90 minutes. In week 5 or 6 you will have a three hour class on word processing for your dissertation.
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 3 In weeks 4 and 8 you will be put in groups of four or five to discuss your research. In these discussions you will summarise your project to date and your research methods, and comment on others projects.
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Dissertation 90 1~2~3~4~6 Exam Period , WORDS= 10000 words You will design, research, and write a 10,000 - 12,000 words dissertation. This dissertation is a summation of your undergraduate degree studies and must demonstrate competence in all research and writing skills studied across the degree. You will submit your dissertation at the end of trimester 1. It will be marked in trimester 2.
Practical Skills Assessment 10 2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 3.5 hours In each supervision sessions you will demonstrate your ability to undertake and develop a research project. You will be assessed on your ability to advance your project sufficiently for each supervision session and reflect on your research skills and progress. Your mark for this element will be determined in trimester 2, based upon your performance as a researcher in trimester 1.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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