SHN6164 - Dissertation

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Plan and carry out a piece of research in a logical, ethically acceptable and systematic manner using the appropriate methods.
Analyse and interpret results.
Present an appropriate project report reflecting on the results obtained.

Content:

The individual student will work with a tutor to select an appropriate topic for research reflecting personal interest and areas, or approaches, previously introduced in the programme. This may include original research and data collection methods such as case studies, dietary surveys, laboratory work, interviews and other surveys. Systematic reviews of published research are also permitted. Students may undertake a discipline-based, or professionally focused study. Students will be required to comment on the significance of their results in relation to the work of other researchers and communicate their findings coherently. There may also be opportunities for students to undertake research for external organisations under careful supervision with both the tutor and outside mentor. All projects are required to obtain appropriate ethical approval prior to data collection in line with the School and University Ethics procedures.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Initial whole group lectures will orientate the students as to the module expectations and procedures as well as the ethical approval application process. Subsequently students will work independently under the supervision of an appropriate tutor to research and produce a dissertation.

Lectures
Hours: 3
Intended Group size: upto 150

Tutorials
Hours: 3
Intended Group size: 1

Guided Independent study
Hours: 394

Further details relating to assessment
All research projects must be conducted in an ethical manner and consequently ethical approval must be sought. If ethical approval is not gained (school deadline 31st January) then a research project that does not require ethical approval or already has ethical approval is required be conducted.

Assessment:

001 Dissertation; 8,000 words; end of semester 2 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Kirstie Grace
Level - 6
Credit Value - 40
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6YL

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