Module Details

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Title Dissertation
Code SOCI525
Coordinator Dr WS Shankley
Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
William.Shankley@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 120

Aims

To apply and develop methodological and theoretical skills
To generate a research question or problem
To design research and choose appropriate methods
To collect and analyse data
To write a final research report/dissertation

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) The ability to work independently

(LO2) To integrate a combination of empirical and/or theoretical skills in the production of a unique 'study'

(LO3) To investigate a problem in an independent manner

(LO4) To manage the production of a sustained piece of empirical research

(LO5) Demonstrate an ability to gather information from appropriate sources and /or conduct original empirical research

(LO6) The ability to evaluate, describe and apply knowledge to their chosen topic

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking

(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification

(S6) Time and project management - Project planning

(S7) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis

(S8) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation

Syllabus
 

Students will meet with their supervisors on a regular basis.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Supervision
Description: Up to 12 one to one sessions with the supervisor
Attendance Recorded: No
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): Each student is assigned a supervisor who provides general guidance on the progress of the student dissertation. This includes advising on the selection of the topic and its parameters, the structure of the dissertation and commenting on draft work.

mixed, hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus,

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
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole session  0    100       

Recommended Texts
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