Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Humanities and Social Science
Learning Methods
Off Site
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
6100IRP-SEP-MTP
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.
that topic
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 at a dissertation conference.
Module Overview:
The dissertation is an independent research project. Working under the direct supervision of a research-active member of staff, you will produce an extended piece of original independent research which will draw upon the latest developments in your field and demonstrate your in-depth knowledge. It will further enhance key transferable skills developed from the Level 5 Research Paper in International Relations and Politics, such as project management, effective research skills, effective communication, critical analysis and high-level evaluation of data, as well as professional time-management.
The dissertation is an independent research project. Working under the direct supervision of a research-active member of staff, you will produce an extended piece of original independent research which will draw upon the latest developments in your field and demonstrate your in-depth knowledge. It will further enhance key transferable skills developed from the Level 5 Research Paper in International Relations and Politics, such as project management, effective research skills, effective communication, critical analysis and high-level evaluation of data, as well as professional time-management.
Additional Information:The dissertation is an independent research project. Working under the direct supervision of a research-active member of staff, you will produce an extended piece of original independent research, which will draw upon the latest developments in your field and demonstrate your in-depth knowledge. It will further enhance key transferable skills developed from the L5 Research Paper in IR and Politics, such as project management, effective research skills, effective communication, critical analysis and high-level evaluation of data as well as professional time-management.
You cannot do the same research question as the Research Paper in International Relations and Politics (5101IRP).