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GEO333: Geography Dissertation

Module Title	Geography Dissertation
Module Code	GEO333
Module Tutor	Phillip Toms
School	Natural and Social Sciences
CAT Points	30
Level of Study	6
Pre-requisites	Pass appropriate Level II research methods module
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	The term 'dissertation' is used to cover a variety of extended projects, normally undertaken on an independent basis by all students during the final year of an honours degree. The topic, chosen by each student, should be a progression from Level II studies and be complemented by taught modules at Level III. The ability satisfactorily to complete this type of self-directed, critical and rigorous investigation is generally considered to be a hallmark of graduate competence. All students should register for GEO333 unless they intend to defer their dissertation or joined their course at the beginning of semester II in which case they should register for GEO331.
Indicative Syllabus	The dissertation provides the opportunity to conduct original research and demonstrate critical thinking. A student will collect, analyse and synthesise data required to facilitate investigation of key geographical concepts, knowledge and values. It is also enables students to demonstrate proficiency in key and technical skills such as initiative, effective communication, problem solving and time management. Dissertations are all double modules, undertaken on a relatively self-directed basis, commencing with a presentation of a dissertation plan and resulting in the submission of a written discourse of 7,500 words or equivalent.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and understanding On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) can identify an appropriate original topic for investigation which addresses the aims and objectives of their course; b) have a detailed understanding of, and can critically review a coherent new body of knowledge; c) have researched and understood the theories and concepts relevant to their particular research topic; d) can critically evaluate information from a range of sources and place their own study in the context of other work on the theme; e) have been creative in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of primary and secondary material. ii. Skills On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) can sustain a degree of involvement in one major piece of work from initiation to completion, accepting accountability for determining its outcome; b) can work independently, and exercise informed judgements about the demands of the subject at high level; c) are able to collect appropriate information, analyse and draw conclusions from it d) have mastered the art of producing a finished piece of work that has clear aims and objectives, with either a hypothesis or idea(s) to be tested, reviewed or critically analysed; e) are able to manage their time, meet deadlines and produce a piece of work demonstrating high standards of presentation.
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff / Student contact: 2.5% (7.5 hrs; adviser meetings) Student directed learning: 97.5% (292.5 hrs)
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 10% Practical Exam: Oral Examination: Individual Presentation: 15 minutes 002: 90% Coursework: Standard: 7500 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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