RSCH08013 2022 Research Dissertation (English Strand)

General Details

Full Title
Research Dissertation (English Strand)
Transcript Title
English Studies Dissertation
Code
RSCH08013
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
RSCH - 0031 Research
Department
SOCS - Social Sciences
Level
08 - Level 8
Credit
20 - 20 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Kate Duke, Bernie Meehan, Kate Brown, Suzanne Collery, Dr. Garret Scally, Breda McTaggart
Programme Membership
SG_HENGL_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English and Psychology
Description

The research module provides students with an opportunity to select a research topic relating to an aspect of literary study (including Drama/Performance), which they will explore in detail through guided study. Each student will be allocated a supervisor who will support them in all aspects of their project and will follow a designated research process, appropriate to their study. The module will culminate in the production of an extended piece of critical/applied or practice as a research project of a length and quality appropriate to the undergraduate award. 

Students must complete and submit the formative English Studies research proposal assessment by the date and time specified to enrol on the RSCH08013 Research Dissertation (English Strand) module, and to be allocated a supervisor. Any student who fails to complete and submit the formative English Studies research proposal assessment may be delayed in gaining allocation to a supervisor, and any supervision time missed will not be provided at another stage – students will not be provided with any additional supervision. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they meet the pre-requisite requirements of the Research Dissertation (English Strand) module as stipulated above.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Develop in-depth subject knowledge required for their topic.

2.

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

3.

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

4.

Explore and assimilate information from a range of sources.

5.

Demonstrate skills in independent working.

6.

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

Teaching and Learning Strategies

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.

Module Assessment Strategies

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.

Repeat Assessments

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

Module Dependencies

Prerequisites
ENGL08004 202200 Research Methods for English and Drama/Applied Theatre Studies

Indicative Syllabus

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.

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Research Dissertation Submission Coursework Assessment Individual Project 80 % Week 13 1,2,3,4,5,6
2 Viva Voce Coursework Assessment Oral Exam/Presentation 20 % Week 14 1,2,3,4,5,6
             

Full Time Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Independent Learning Not Specified Independent Learning 12 Weekly 12.00
Tutorial Not Specified Supervision 0.75 Weekly 0.75
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 0.75 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2005 How to Write Essays and Dissertations Longman

Required Reading
2006 How to Write Oxford University Press

Required Reading
2001 How to Write Better Essays Palgrave

Required Reading
2000 Ways of Reading: Advanced reading skills for students of English Routledge

Required Reading
2009 A Student's Writing Guide: How to Plan and Write Successful Essays Cambridge University Press

Required Reading
2008 The Cambridge Introduction to Theatre Studies Cambridge University Press

Required Reading
2003 Theorizing Practice: Redefining Theatre History Palgrave Macmillan

Required Reading
2006 How to Write Essays and Dissertations Routledge
ISBN 1315835479 ISBN-13 9781315835471

Module Resources

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Additional Information

As a 5 credit module, the total student independent effort hours for this module are 3 hours per week. As a 10 credit module, the total student independent effort hours for this module are 5 hours per week.