EUT060: Dissertation Preparation

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Module Code EUT060
External Subject Code L200
Number of Credits 15
Level L7
Language of Delivery English
Module Leader Professor Hugh Compston
Semester Spring Semester
Academic Year 2013/4

Outline Description of Module

This module is designed to prepare you for the task of researching and writing your Masters dissertation.  Topics covered include the nature of the Masters dissertations, how to formulate a practical dissertation topic and research design, ethical issues, and how to write a literature review.

On completion of the module a student should be able to

On completion of this module, students should be able to formulate a practical dissertation topic and research design, respond appropriately to ethical issues, and write a literature review.

How the module will be delivered

Seminars, one-to-one meetings, guided reading.

How the module will be assessed

Literature Review 100%

Assessment Breakdown

Type % Title Duration(hrs)
Written Assessment 100 3,000 Word Literature Review N/A

Syllabus content

Nature of Masters dissertation, identifying a dissertation topic, constructing an appropriate research design, ethical issues.

Essential Reading and Resource List

Reading relevant to possible and proposed dissertation topics.


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