QUSU08023 2019 Dissertation in Construction Project management

Formulate a research problem and generate related research question(s).

Articulate the aims of the investigation.

Apply appropriate theoretical approaches and methodology.

Produce a well focused literature review.

Collect relevant data and analyse them in the light of the research questions.

Present findings in a coherent and logical manner.

Defend your argument, the work undertaken, the validity of the conclusion, alternative methods and the ramifications/impact of the project on the built environment and society at large.

This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures (via adobe connect or similar), workshops and work based learning where relevant and guest lectures augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (i.e. presentations and recordings of online lectures plus supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals). This blended approach (lectures and workshops) brings students together to facilitate group learning. 

Interim Presentation at Seminar - 5%

Verbal presentation skills

Knowledge of subject area

Ability to respond to queries

Continuous Assessment - 10% (5% = Semester 1; 5% = Semester 2)

Programming & Management (time, records, appointments,)

Adherence to specified submission dates

Communication with supervisor

Attendance at meetings

Regular submission of written work

Ability to discuss issues and act on constructive criticism

Submission and quality of first draft

Final Interview

Introduction & Literature Review - 35% (Marked end of Semester 1)

Abstract & Introduction to the problem

Aims & Objectives

Relevance, scope and currency of topic

Technical content

Analysis, interpretation and discussion

Research - 30%

Methodology and its justification

Ethical considerations

Identification of limitations

Commitment to the problem raised

Relevance to aims and objectives

Discussion

Validity & reliability of findings

Conclusions and Recommendations

Overall argument - cogent, coherent, logical, well analysed and critical

Quality of Report Writing and Presentation - 20%

Layout & Format

Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation & Referencing

Methodical

Clarity, Quality & Flow of Academic Writing

Repeat Continuous Assessment.  

Research design - selecting a suitable topic, review of existing knowledge, devise conceptual framework, decide the research question, list information needs, decide research strategy, conduct report findings.

Research method - appreciating the use and application of different techniques, literature review, document analysis, surveys, interviews, sampling and statistical methods.

Information - official publications, published works, library resources, archival resources, industrial and private resources.

Research evaluation - critical evaluation of research arising from the application of various research techniques.

Dissertation presentation - presentation, layout, printing and typing, pagination, title page, declaration, abstract, referencing, citation, visuals, bibliography, appendices.