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In this course, project students, guided by regular staff supervision, build on the foundations developed in SO4068 to conduct their original research and deliver their conclusions in two formats. All students will present their developing work to peers in a multi-day student conference early in the semester and submit a final report of their work (i.e. project dissertation) at the end of the course.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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In this course students, guided by regular staff supervisions, build on the foundations developed in SO4068 to conduct their original research and deliver their conclusions in two formats. Students each present their developing work to their peers in a multi-day student conference early in the semester and then submit a final report of their work (their dissertation), at the end of the course.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 39 | Feedback Weeks | 42 | |
| Feedback |
Each student submits their completed dissertation. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | As a result of this course students will know how to analyse empirical data and develop sound conclusions. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | As a result of this course students will understand how to contribute to existing scholarly and social debate regarding issues pertinent to contemporary sociology. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | As a result of this course students will have developed skills in project management and time management which are key transferrable skills for future employability. |
| Procedural | Understand | As a result of this course students will understand how to conduct research and collect empirical data. |
| Reflection | Apply | As a result of this course students will be able to draft a professional research report. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 25 | Feedback Weeks | 28 | |
| Feedback |
Each student in the course presents their ongoing research project at online student conference. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Create | As a result of this course students will be confident in public speaking and presenting their ongoing work to their peers and other public audiences. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Apply | As a result of this course students will be able to draft a professional research report. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | As a result of this course students will know how to analyse empirical data and develop sound conclusions. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | As a result of this course students will understand how to contribute to existing scholarly and social debate regarding issues pertinent to contemporary sociology. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | As a result of this course students will have developed skills in project management and time management which are key transferrable skills for future employability. |
| Procedural | Create | As a result of this course students will be confident in public speaking and presenting their ongoing work to their peers and other public audiences. |
| Procedural | Understand | As a result of this course students will understand how to conduct research and collect empirical data. |
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