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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Dissertation
Module Code	LG333
School	School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: James Fitzgerald Semester 2: James Fitzgerald Autumn: James Fitzgerald
Module Teacher	James Fitzgerald
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims at building students' ability to work independently by requiring them to complete a 10,000 word dissertation on the topic of their choice (under the supervision of a member of staff with the requisite subject-specific knowledge).

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise a range of research methods and approaches
2. Construct a research question and research plan
3. Relate an appropriate method to a research question
4. Identify suitable data
5. Complete a research project successfully under the guidance of a supervisor

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Total Workload: 0

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

Content.
The content of this module is led by the student's own research interests..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Array

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