LAW-30083: Dissertation (Double Module)

The purpose of the dissertation/independent student project is to enable the student to undertake research and writing on their own, on a topic chosen by the student, under the guidance of a supervisor. The dissertation will give the student an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills which a conventional examination does not.

A dissertation is intended to develop the students ability:
- to organise own work over many months;
-to seek out (perhaps with guidance) essential materials which must be read;
-to organise a greater amount of material on one theme than they would otherwise have the chance to consider during their course, and
-to make use, where appropriate, of the inter-disciplinary nature of the Keele degree programme.

Credit will be given for achievement in those areas as well as for clear and effective writing.

Intended Learning Outcomes

create and pursue a viable research question to a successful conclusion will be achieved by assessments: 1
identify and apply an acceptable research methodology in the social sciences will be achieved by assessments: 1
produce a substantial, coherent and persuasive piece of self-directed work will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

Seminar in methodology = 2 hours
Individual supervision = 16 hours
Self-directed reading and dissertation preparation = 286 hours

Description of Module Assessment

01: Dissertation weighted 100%

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Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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