Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7502UNICAF-JAN-PAR
Aims
To produce a dissertation project 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:Online Tutorials will guide students regarding preparation of the different components including: design and managing the research process and refinement of the project during the writing stage.
Additional Information:This module is supported by 7503UNICAF - Perspectives on Mass Communication Research Methods. The dissertation project 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.