SHN7016 - Dissertation

Objectives:

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

1 Create an approved research proposal and detailed specific research methodology
2 Negotiate the successful collection of original research data from specific source/s
3 Conduct and write up an original and relevant research project
4 Critically evaluate orally and within academic writing the success of the individual research project.

Content:

Completion of an individual and original research project. Data collection. Data analysis. Appraisal and critique of research project (verbal and academic writing)

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures and workshops (intensive weekend).
On line distance learning tasks.

Lecture/ workshop
Contact hours: 3
Intended Group size: 15

On line distance learning
Contact hours: 5
Intended Group size: 1/15

Tutorial
Contact hours: 5
Intended Group size: 5
Further details relating to assessment
It is a condition of passing the dissertation module that both assessed elements achieve a grade of 50% or more.

Assessment:

001 Dissertation 1 x 10,000 - 12,000 words 80%
002 Ethics Submission 2000 words 20%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Dr Nicola Eccles
Level - 7
Credit Value - 60
Pre-Requisites - PASS 120 CREDITS FROM MSC HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Semester(s) Offered - 7PGS1

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