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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Des McGuinness Semester 2: Des McGuinness Autumn: Des McGuinness
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module which runs over the first and second semesters of final year prepares students for the selection and completion of a major independent project/thesis, either written academic or media production based ( video, radio or photography/imaging). The first semester is dedicated to choosing a topic, consulting supervisors, choosing appropriate research methods, consideration of ethical issues and the preparation of a project proposal. In the second semester each student/group presents work in progress to the class for discussion and receives feedback feedback from students and module co-ordinator. Each student/group working in tandem with module co-ordinator and individual project supervisors submits the completed project at the end of the second semester.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply the knowledge acquired over the duration of the BA programme to developing final project.
2. Conduct a major piece of independent research.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the literature and/or digital production methodologies relevant to their project.
4. Develop a research methodology appropriate to their project.
5. Present work in progress in an effective manner.
6. Benefit from peer review of work in progress.
7. Discern the ethical issues involved in project and act accordingly.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	Research processes involved in developing and completing final degree project
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	12	Oral presentations of work in progress and feedback from lecturer
Library	220	Library research associated with research project
Tutorial	18	Individual sessions with supervisor
Independent learning	338	Selecting, Conceptualising, gathering data, structuring/editing analysing, and presentation of project in appropriate format
Total Workload: 600

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Thesis Preparation.
Criteria for topic selection.

Planning a work schedule.
Ethical Issues.

Choosing a methodology.
Working with a supervisor.

Submitting a project proposal.
Making an oral presentation.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	Written academic thesis or media product (including written report)	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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Indicative Reading List

School of Communications: 2009, Student Handbook,
Bell, Judith: 2005, Doing Your Research Project: a guide for first time researchers in education, health and social science, Open University Press,
Kane, Eileen and O'Reilly-de Brun, Mary: 2001, Doing Your Own Research, Marion Boyars,

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Please note that this information is subject to change.