RSCH08013 2022 Research Dissertation (English Strand)

Develop in-depth subject knowledge required for their topic.

Understanding of the structure and rationale of literary/applied research.

Structure critical thinking in relation to a substantial piece of work.

Explore and assimilate information from a range of sources.

Demonstrate skills in independent working.

Produce an extended piece of scholarly writing to the appropriate standard.

One to one supervision of projects will be available to students. Students are expected to attend their supervision and are advised to document their weekly progress. Students who choose not to attend organised supervision sessions will not be provided with additional supervision.

Assessment One:

Production of a Research Project not exceeding 12,000 words (excluding bibliography). Work submitted will be assessed by two members of the team. Both will mark the work independently, once complete they will review each other's grading/assessment of the dissertation/research project. If marks are substantially different and/ or agreement on a grade cannot be reached, third party marking will occur (80%).

Assessment Two:

Students will partake in a viva voce and discuss and answer questions from a two-member panel (20%).

MLA (Modern Language Association) style is used for documentation and referencing in all formal academic submissions.

Students who do not successfully complete this work will resubmit for the next available sitting. This second attempt will be capped at 40%.

Develop an in-depth subject knowledge required for the topic

Students will develop an in-depth study of an area of literary/drama and/or applied study that speaks to the student's research interests. Students will be expected to plan, conceptualise, research and execute an extended piece of work.

Understand the structure/rationale of literary/applied theatre research

Drawing from the research methods module, the students will develop their research writing skills, demonstrating an understanding of the preparation and planning required to successfully complete a research project.

Structure critical thinking in relation to a substantial piece of work

Students will include a clear rationale for the research topic chosen. Students must, in consultation with their supervisor, decide on the most appropriate research plan/methodology and follow a recognised research process.

Explore and assimilate information from a range of sources

All students must undertake a rigorous, comprehensive literature review and evaluate primary and secondary sources of evidence. Students must, in consultation with their supervisor select and justify the most appropriate methodology to complete the work. In addition, all students must demonstrate a robust understanding of ethics in research and develop appropriate strategies to ensure an ethically sound research project.

Demonstrate skills in independent working

The student will be expected to evidence independent, critical and creative thinking, research skills and critical analysis, writing and presentation in their chosen field or specialism.

To produce an extended piece of research writing to the appropriate standard

Students must produce and present a research project which adheres to school standards of scholarly/praxis expertise and learning.