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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title
Module Code
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Heinz Lechleiter Semester 2: Heinz Lechleiter Autumn: Heinz Lechleiter
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module leads to the production of a final year dissertation where students apply their learning in years one and two to a research question. The final year dissertation is the outcome of this process of linking theory and practice and is evidence of a student's ability to conduct and present individual research.

Learning Outcomes

1. Be able to critically evaluate the relevant literature for their dissertation.
2. Be able to apply data-gathering methods effectively through good organisation.
3. Be able to analyse and interpret data.
4. Be able to reflect on the research process.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	preliminary information and workshops
Lecturer-supervised learning (contact)	9	contact meetings and progress updates
Moodle discussion	10	posting of research progression at critical stages and reflection
Independent learning	325	literature review, organisation of data gathering, data analysis, writing of dissertation
Total Workload: 368

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

preparing the context.
carrying out literature review.

methodology processes.
carrying out data collection.

analysing data.
using theoretical approach and appropriate method to analyse data.

creating draft chapters.
writing and reviewing draft chapters.

dissertation.
finalising document to create dissertation in an appropriate format.

reflection.
reflection on subjectivity and the research process.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	final year dissertation	90%	n/a
Report (s) (written / oral)	report of dissertation activities	5%	n/a
Reflective journal	reflective evaluation of the research process	5%	n/a

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

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