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This course affords students the opportunity to apply their knowledge/research skills in the field of Politics to an individual piece of research, focusing on a topic selected by the student and approved by the Dissertation supervisor. Over the course of the project, with guidance from a supervising member of staff, the student will conduct a literature review of relevant material, select appropriate research methods, gather data where necessary, analyse data, and write a final analysis in the form of the Dissertation.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Offshore | Sustained Study | No |
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This course affords students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and research skills in the broad field of Politics to an individual piece of research, focusing on a topic selected by the student and approved by the Dissertation supervisor. Over the course of the project, with guidance from a supervising member of staff, the student will conduct a literature review of relevant material, select appropriate research methods, gather data where necessary, analyse data, and write a final analysis in the form of the Dissertation. While the techniques of analysis will vary with the nature of the research problem, all students will receive guidance on critical analysis, planning their Dissertation, and Dissertation writing. Particular emphasis will be given to helping students develop their own research and analytical skills.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 35 | Feedback Weeks | ||
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Feedback will be providing following rigorous marking process. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Create | To use a wide variety of research techniques (statistical analysis, archival research, textual analysis, interview, etc.) for the study of politics. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To produce an original research project proposal characterised by the sophisticated understanding of research methods and critical insight. |
| Procedural | Analyse | To compare, contrast and choose between different research methods and justify the choice through working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | To develop a sophisticated understanding of the research process. |
| Reflection | Analyse | To pursue intellectual questions in a rigorous and academic manner by employing analytical skills and critical thinking. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Feedback will be providing following rigorous marking process. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Analyse | To pursue intellectual questions in a rigorous and academic manner by employing analytical skills and critical thinking. |
| Procedural | Analyse | To compare, contrast and choose between different research methods and justify the choice through working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | To develop a sophisticated understanding of the research process. |
| Conceptual | Create | To use a wide variety of research techniques (statistical analysis, archival research, textual analysis, interview, etc.) for the study of politics. |
| Conceptual | Understand | To produce an original research project proposal characterised by the sophisticated understanding of research methods and critical insight. |
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