College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Dissertation
Module ERPM004 for 2021/2
Module ERPM004 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
ERPM004: Dissertation
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
The aim of the Dissertation module is to provide you with an opportunity to: engage in practical research work; design a project that is meaningful in relation to your own research interests; and further hone your research skills with the aid of a skilled supervisor.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate a deep understanding of your chosen area of investigation based on a wide reading of relevant literature in the area; 2. develop a research plan based on that reading; |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. critically reflect on your own research in order to evaluate it; 4. design and/or carry out an independent investigation - analyse and disseminate results; |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. work independently and collaboratively; 6. problem solve - to think logically, laterally, strategically, analyzing and evaluating; 7. select, organise, critically analyse and synthesise material; 8. communicate and present ideas when writing and speaking and to listen effectively and persuade rationally; 9. demonstrate skills in self-management - in particular the management of time, tasks and evaluation of own learning; 10. handle date effectively; and 11. use ICT effectively - the use of electronic data bases in the library, email, word processing, the internet. |