Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Humanities and Social Science

Learning Methods

Tutorial
Workshop

Module Offerings

7005MC-JAN-MTP

Aims

To produce a dissertation that demonstrates original and independent research on Mass Communications To allow students to exercise initiative and personal responsibility in the development of the research project To enable students to engage confidently in academic communication

Learning Outcomes

1.
Devise a research plan which evidences an advanced understanding of contemporary scholarship in Mass Communications
2.
Justify the selection of their dissertation project through the critical evaluation of relevant literature
3.
Critically analyse data collected through research and develop a sustained argument
4.
Design and apply an appropriate research methodology
5.
Demonstrate self-directed and effective time management skills in completing the dissertation within the agreed timescale to a professional standard
6.
To discuss and evaluate their findings.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Workshops will directly address the stages of the research process. Tutorials will guide students regarding preparation of the different components including: seeking ethical approval, design and managing the research process and refinement of the project during the writing stage.
Module Overview:
This module is supported by Mass Communication Research Methods. The dissertation is designed to allow you to demonstrate your competence in selecting a relevant subject for investigation and exercising appropriate judgement in the planning and design of the project. It enables you to:
  • produce a dissertation that demonstrates original and independent research on Mass Communications
  • exercise initiative and personal responsibility in the development of the research project
  • engage confidently in academic communication
Additional Information:This module is supported by 7006MC Perspectives on Mass Communication Research Methods. The dissertation is designed to allow students to demonstrate their competence in selecting a relevant subject for investigation and exercising appropriate judgement in planning and design of the project. The project is largely self-directed but students will be assigned a supervisor in order to discuss the research project as it develops, establish targets, manage the writing process and meet deadlines.

Assessments

Report
Dissertation