Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool School of Art & Design

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Tutorial

Module Offerings

6105HA-SEP-MTP

Aims

To collect, evaluate and process information within the context of specified research objectives. To deepen and extend knowledge of the discipline. To formulate and present arguments with clarity, fluency and coherence according to the tenets of the discipline. To analyse and interpret a body of knowledge in a manner conforming to the standards of lucid scholarship.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Conduct an extended enquiry into chosen subject using a representative range of relevant primary texts and secondary source material.
2.
Research, comprehend, question and use concepts which relate to the chosen topic; synthesise material from dispersed and distinct sources, so that a fresh view is substantiated or an existing view freshly supported, demonstrate evidence of independent or original thought and judgement.
3.
Present a clearly structured, logically sequenced written work with an articulate and grammatically sound argument which is substantiated by bibliographical research and appropriate illustrations, using the Harvard System of annotation and reference to a professional standard.
4.
Analyse and interpret the results of research in a lucid and convincing argument.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Research topics are chosen by students in consultation with module staff. The dissertation supervisor will monitor progress through regular timetabled tutorial sessions.
Module Overview:
The Research Project is to collect, evaluate and process information within the context of specified research objectives. You will formulate and present arguments with clarity, fluency and coherence according to the tenets of the discipline.
Additional Information:An independently researched written project of 10,000 words submitted to high academic standards of presentation and using the Harvard system of annotation and citation.

Assessments

Dissertation