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This course is designed to provide an extended introduction to postgraduate research skills in English. It will prepare students to complete a dissertation at Masters level. Hands-on teaching methods including research workshops, archive visits and student colloquiums will be employed to help students to develop their skills and ideas at an advanced level.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is designed to provide an extended introduction to postgraduate research skills in English. It will prepare students to complete a dissertation at Masters level. Hands-on teaching methods including research workshops, archive visits and student colloquiums will be employed to help students to develop their skills and ideas at an advanced level.
The course is made up of three sections.
In Section 1 ‘Expanding Horizons’ classes will focus on strategies for research. Students will be supported in assembling an understanding of their field. The aim is to encourage students to explore widely, to practice research skills, and to develop a good working knowledge of the area they intend to work within on their final dissertation.
In Section 2 ‘Approaching the Project’ students are introduced to different methodologies used within their discipline. They are encouraged to explore different methodologies and apply them to their topic.
In Section 3 ‘Asking the Question’, using the knowledge developed over the earlier sections of the course, students assemble the information (research questions, key sources, approach) that will allow them to successfully propose a dissertation project.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 32 | Feedback Weeks | 35 | |
| Feedback |
2,500-word comparative approaches assignment. Written feedback will be provided. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Communicate research plans clearly in writing and in spoken presentation. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to apply and evaluate the efficacy and appropriateness of commonly employed approaches from the field. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Written feedback will be provided. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Students will be able to deploy research skills appropriate to the discipline. |
| Procedural | Apply | Communicate research plans clearly in writing and in spoken presentation. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 30 | Feedback Weeks | 33 | |
| Feedback |
2,500-word annotated binliography. Written feedback will be provided. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Create | Design an effective research proposal with a viable scope, appropriate approach and defined research question. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will be able to deploy research skills appropriate to the discipline. |
| Procedural | Apply | Communicate research plans clearly in writing and in spoken presentation. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to apply and evaluate the efficacy and appropriateness of commonly employed approaches from the field. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
| Feedback |
Final Project Presentation - 10 minutes Oral and Written feedback will be provided. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Create | Design an effective research proposal with a viable scope, appropriate approach and defined research question. |
| Procedural | Apply | Communicate research plans clearly in writing and in spoken presentation. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 50 | Feedback Weeks | 52 | |
| Feedback |
Final Project Presentation and 2,500 word development and feedback reflection Written feedback will be provided. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | Students will be able to deploy research skills appropriate to the discipline. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will be able to apply and evaluate the efficacy and appropriateness of commonly employed approaches from the field. |
| Conceptual | Create | Design an effective research proposal with a viable scope, appropriate approach and defined research question. |
| Procedural | Apply | Communicate research plans clearly in writing and in spoken presentation. |
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