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

Module Title Research Dissertation
Module Code NS5035
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Rosaleen McElvaney
Semester 2: Rosaleen McElvaney
Autumn: Rosaleen McElvaney
Module TeacherRosaleen McElvaney
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 30
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The dissertation module supports the student undertaking research in an area related to psychotherapy. The student will follow through all aspect of the research process from inception of a research question to dissemination through the production of the thesis

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify a psychotherapy related research question(s)
2. Select an appropriate research design to address specific research questions
3. Conduct a critical review and synthesis of research literature
4. Conduct a study using one methodology and its associated methods in depth
5. Present research findings in a readable well structured format



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecturer supervised learning20Individual of methodology driven clusters addressing specific methodologies in depth
Lecturer supervised learning10Monthly supervision of up to 2 hours duration
Independent learning720Conducting research and writing thesis
Total Workload: 750

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
Research question to methodological approach.
Decision making and justification.

Critical reviewing of literature.
Selecting literature for review, using literature in the thesis.

Methodologies explored.
Specific quantitative and qualitative designs being used by the students.

How to write a thesis.
From introduction to conclusions.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Essay15000 word thesis100%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
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Hart, C.: 2005, Doing your masters dissertation: Realizing your potential as a social scientist, SAGE, London; Thousand Oaks, CA,
  • Oliver, P.: 2004, Writing your thesis., Sage, London ; Thousand Oaks, CA:,
Other Resources
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MCOUMasters in Psychotherapy
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