DCPE5011M Dissertation
45 Credits Class Size: 30
If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.
Module manager: Mrs Jean Wilson
Email: hcsjw@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth) View Timetable
Year running
2008/09
Co-requisites
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
To identify an appropriate research topic; to formulate appropriate questions relevant to the current research, literature and service needs; to design effective methods to address the question posed; to prepare an acceptable research proposal; to carry out a research project with regard to timescale; to communicate the research findings effectively in the dissertation and by presentation, publication and other relevant form.
Syllabus
Not applicable
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Seminar |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| Tutorial |
10 |
1 |
10 |
| Private study hours |
437 |
| Total Contact hours |
13 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
450 |
Private study
Reading / Critiquing current research
Undertaking research
Writing dissertation
(437 hours)
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Essay or Dissertation |
1 x 9,000-12,000 word dissertation |
100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 17/01/2008
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