JOU6912 - Journalism Research Project

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 define a topic, relating to journalism or the media, suitable for a study of 5,000 words;
2 demonstrate research skills in investigating the topic;
3 demonstrate systematic understanding of relevant contexts for study of the topic;
4 produce a written account of their research in accordance with scholarly conventions.

Content:

The module will examine the nature of academic research and build on knowledge and skills introduced in levels 1 and 2. Students will practice specific research skills with a view to applying them to an extended piece of independent work.

Each student will negotiate an appropriate topic, related to the field of journalism or the media, with a tutor. The topic will reflect their personal interests, enable them to explore an aspect of study in more depth and build on their studies in journalism across the levels. The student will conduct detailed research, with appropriate levels of supervision, and produce a piece of critical writing, appropriately presented and supported by conventional scholarly apparatus.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures and supervision

This module involves a high level of independent study/work supported by a named supervising tutor.

Workshops
Contact hours: 4
Number of Groups: Full cohort

Tutorials
Contact hours: 3
Number of groups: Individual

Assessment: