production
Skip to Content

Log In

  1. University Home
  2. Catalogue of Courses
  3. Postgraduate
  4. 2017-2018
  5. Education
  6. ED54G1: Research Dissemination

ED54G1: RESEARCH DISSEMINATION (2017-2018)

Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 12:38


Course Overview

This course provides an overview of the different purposes and characteristics of academic writing, academic reports and presentations. Critical review and analysis of examples of academic writing is undertaken to identify the structure and organisation of academic papers, reports and presentations. The course aims to broaden understanding of research dissemination principles and processes by applying a critical analytical approach; and to develop the academic conventions associated with research reporting and presentation, viz. interpretation, selection, summarising, sequencing and communication skills.  

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Elizabeth Curtis
  • Dr Laura Colucci-Gray
  • Dr Archie Graham

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Education (ED) (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Analysis and critique of published work; Selection and preparation of research findings into an appropriate form for dissemination in written and oral form; Presentation skills and question management for contribution of findings to the research community, including abstract submission and paper development for research in progress; Journal/Conference selection and procedures for submission of refereed papers; Principles and practice of paper preparation for peer reviewed journals; Participation in discussion groups and other research community opportunities linked to educational research.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Seminar presentation to peers (including accompanying written paper – modelled on conference presentation) to be assessed together. The seminar will be 20 minutes with 10 minutes discussion. Resit: Second opportunity to present - to academic staff.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

Compatibility Mode

We have detected that you are have compatibility mode enabled or are using an old version of Internet Explorer. You either need to switch off compatibility mode for this site or upgrade your browser.