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COM404: Dissertation
| Module Title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Module Code | COM404 |
| Module Tutor | David Liewe |
| School | Computing and Technology |
| CAT Points | 60 |
| Level of Study | 7 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass COM403 or pass COM430 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | The Dissertation is the single largest piece of assessed work undertaken by the student and is designed to synthesize the range of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course. The Dissertation provides students with an opportunity to conduct a sustained and intensive investigation into one topic and to present their findings in a formal manner in accordance with academic conventions. |
| Indicative Syllabus | 1. The content of the Dissertation will vary according to the individual interests of the student but will fall within the broad parameters of the course and develop subject-specific themes within the selected course. 2. The Dissertation will have clear objectives, indicate and employ clear methodologies in pursuit of those objectives, and give a clear indication of conclusiveness. 3. It will be expected to be both critical and evaluative and, through a literature review, pay due regard to existing research within the field. 4. A Dissertation should show evidence of analysis, synthesis, interpretation and critical appraisal, placing empirical findings within an appropriate theoretical framework. 5. The selection and application of suitable research methods is an important part of the exercise and the Dissertation should engage critically with issues of methodology, method and analysis. |
| Learning Outcomes | On successful completion of the module students will be able to: 1. conduct a sustained piece of individual enquiry related to the student’s course specialism. 2. identify and evaluate existing literatures and/or methodologies in an individual area of research, and make critical use of literature and/or methodologies in the form of a review; 3. undertake an analysis of a particular research topic, which may or may not have an empirical basis, by making use of an appropriate methodology; 4. relate research analysis to the literature on a particular research topic, through a process of evaluation; 5. reach conclusions about a research topic drawn from both the analysis and the review. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | The Dissertation is an independent piece of work and there is no formal class contact time to support this module. Instead, students will be allocated a specialist adviser who will meet with the student on a regular basis to provide advice, support and to offer critical feedback on work undertaken. 10 hours of specialist support is offered in this way. |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Dissertation:18000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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