TRS6334 - Dissertation in Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
an ability to manage their time and workload in order to successfully produce a substantial piece of independent research;
research skills which enable them to locate and use an appropriate range of primary and secondary sources relevant to their topic;
critical engagement with the current literature of the topic of study;
writing skills necessary to sustain a significant piece of writing.

Content:

This module builds on HUM5032 which will have prepared students to write their dissertation proposal. Much of the content will focus on discussing research issues and problems as they arise. Students will participate in two formative assessments, which are designed to enable them to refine and hone their research question. In Semester 1, they will prepare a 2-minute talk about their project for a 'speed-dissertation' session. In Semester 2, they will prepare and deliver a 2-minute presentation on their project to the cohort.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be supported by 10, hour-long fortnightly seminars across the first two semesters. These will normally run as a research seminar, with some research advice or input from lecturing staff, and 'information exchange' among students about research, resources, etc.

Following the 'speed-dissertation' session, students researching similar topics will be encouraged to do some group and collaborative work, such as discussing resources, the design of questionnaires, project-management, dissertation planning.

Seminars
Contact hours: 10

Guided independent study
Hours 390

Further details relating to assessment
Students will be given formative feedback on two occasions as part of this module. This is to ensure that students are on the right track with their research and to ensure that they have a workable project early in the semester.

Assessment:

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

Fact File

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

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