Unit name | Dissertation (Childhood Studies) |
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Unit code | SPOL30033 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Jo Staines |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
SOAD20004 Social Research Methods |
Co-requisites |
none |
School/department | School for Policy Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The dissertation is a piece of independent study enabling the student to select a field of inquiry from within Childhood Studies and carry out research in depth over a sustained period of time. Student learning is supported by regular meetings with their adviser, social research methods workshops, and symposiums, though the expectation is that the dissertation is primarily an individual piece of work.
The unit aims to:
On successful completion of the unit, the student will demonstrate:
Individual study supported by regular, negotiated academic supervision. 5hrs individual contact with your supervisor.
Regular 2 hour dissertation workshops addressing methodologies, analysis and writing a dissertation.
Ability to present their project at different stages to peers and staff at symposiums and other related events
Formative assessment:
One formal dissertation proposal and draft literature review of 2000 words
Summative assessment:
One 10,000 word dissertation
To be negotiated with supervisor.