Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

6500BCIRDL-SEP-PAR

Aims

1. To develop the student's ability to identify a relevant IR and Politics topic and formulate a research proposal designed to explore aspects of that topic to a high level.
2. To develop the student's ability to analyse and interpret relevant academic sources in pursuit of a self-defined problem.
3. To develop the student's ability to gather evidence for a sustained argument and present that argument with clarity and fluency in a written format.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Develop the student's ability to identify a relevant IR and Politics topic and formulate a research proposal designed to explore aspects of that topic.
2.
Critically assess the methodological problems inherent in the study of the chosen topic, and design, justify and implement a research methodology appropriate for the topic.
3.
Locate, gather and critically analyse relevant evidence, and use it to defend the research objectives.
4.
Gather relevant evidence and use it to present a sustained argument with clarity and fluency in a written format.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Module will typically include the following:
• Student will select research project in discussion with appointed supervisor, and will develop the key research objectives.
• Student will have the opportunity to present their initial findings to supervisor.
Module Overview:
The dissertation is an independent research project. Working under the directsupervision of a research-active member of staff, you will produce an extended pieceof original independent research, which will draw upon the latest developments inyour field and demonstrate your in-depth knowledge. It will further enhance keytransferable skills developed from the L5 Research Paper in IR and Politics, such asproject management, effective research skills, effective communication, criticalanalysis and high-level evaluation of data as well as professional time-management.
Additional Information:
You cannot do the same research question as the Research Paper in International Relations and Politics (5101BCIRDL).

Assessments

Essay
Dissertation