Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Module Offerings
6544TPR-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module aims to enable students to investigate an idea at the forefront of their own practice, using and building upon the theoretical knowledge and research skills developed in The Context 1 (TPDT) and The Context 2 (TPDT). Students will carry out research in an area that is useful and relevant to their own practice and career aspirations, synthesising and evaluating information, ideas and concepts from a wide range of sources They will develop their research and writing skills to a high level
Learning Outcomes
1.
Propose and implement a programme of research in relation to an aspect of their practice and potential career.
2.
Analyse and critically evaluate this aspect of practice and potential career within a framework of relevant theoretical debates.
3.
Construct a coherent and well-evidenced argument, communicated using academic writing skills and conventions
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Choosing topics/Research methods
Literature searching
Evaluating sources/Reading skills
Field research methods
Developing and writing a thesis statement
Writing a research plan
Bibliography and referencing
Structuring the paper
Academic writing skills Layout and presentation
Additional Information:Richard Reddrop is the Module Leader