Module Details

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Title Dissertation
Code ENGL705
Coordinator Dr U Kania
English
Ursula.Kania@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 120

Aims

To produce an extended piece of research in an English-based subject.
To develop specialist subject knowledge in the student's chosen area of research.
To gain experience of postgraduate-level academic research in English, with a view to possible future progression to doctoral research.
To make an original contribution to knowledge in the field of English (Language and/or Literature).


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will acquire detailed specialist knowledge in their chosen field of research and will be able to make an original contribution to knowledge in that field.

(LO2) Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of research methodologies in English Language or Literature, as appropriate to the chosen field of research.

(LO3) Students will demonstrate the ability to present original research in a coherent written form, including the use of an appropriate academic voice and accuracy in presentation in referencing.

(S1) Students will gain advanced communication skills (written) in the area of academic writing (inc. referencing skills and academic integrity)

(S2) Students will gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills, incl. critical analysis, problem identification, evaluation, creative thinking, synthesis

(S3) Students will gain information technology skills, incl. adopting, adapting and using digital devices, applications and services, finding interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information

(S4) Students will gain self-management/organisational skills, incl. managing time and workloads, meeting deadlines, initiative, appropriate assertiveness, resilience, readiness to improve own performance based on feedback/reflective learning


Syllabus

 

The specific content will vary according to the individual research project and will be determined by the student in collaboration with his or her supervisor(s). There will be 12 hours of one-to-one supervision throughout semester 2/the summer (for part-time students, these meetings will usually be spread out over semester 2 of the first year/the second year, up until the submission of the dissertation).


Teaching and Learning Strategies

There will be a total of 12 hours of meetings with the supervisor(s) – these one-to-one consultations can be scheduled flexibly throughout semester 2/up to the deadline for submission of the dissertation (September).


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           12

12
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 1188
TOTAL HOURS 1200

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
MRes dissertation This assessment is not anonymous. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission.    100       

Recommended Texts

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