Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7506UCEPG-APR-PAR
Aims
To develop and test students' ability to prepare a dissertation based on a study in appropriate depth, of a subject of some significance in relation to their own discipline within the built environment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Formulate a research question/problem and devise an appropriate methodology of investigation.
2.
Gather, present, analyse and interpret appropriate evidence in relation to the chosen research question/problem and demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of the evidence.
3.
Synthesise findings and draw justified conclusions around the research question/problem.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
The dissertation will normally comprise 15,000 to 18,000 words and will contain a careful explanation of the research question/problem; a review of the relevant literature; an explanation of the research methodology; descriptions, analysis and synthesis of carefully prepared evidence. This evidence will include both the selection and evaluation of relevant published material, and/or secondary sources.
Written guidance is issued to students prior to the commencement of the dissertation preparation process. Students are counselled regarding their choice of topic and an appropriate supervisor allocated. A full research proposal must be submitted.
During the period of dissertation preparation students are advised to keep in regular contact with their supervisor.
N.B.: Students must undertake their dissertation within their chosen field of specialised study.
The dissertation will normally comprise 15,000 to 18,000 words and will contain a careful explanation of the research question/problem; a review of the relevant literature; an explanation of the research methodology; descriptions, analysis and synthesis of carefully prepared evidence. This evidence will include both the selection and evaluation of relevant published material, and/or secondary sources.
Written guidance is issued to students prior to the commencement of the dissertation preparation process. Students are counselled regarding their choice of topic and an appropriate supervisor allocated. A full research proposal must be submitted.
During the period of dissertation preparation students are advised to keep in regular contact with their supervisor.
N.B.: Students must undertake their dissertation within their chosen field of specialised study.
Additional Information:
The module develops and tests the ability to prepare a dissertation based on a study in appropriate depth, of a subject of some significance in relation to the student's chosen discipline within the built environment.
The module develops and tests the ability to prepare a dissertation based on a study in appropriate depth, of a subject of some significance in relation to the student's chosen discipline within the built environment.