Unit name | Dissertation |
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Unit code | SPOL30046 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Mulvihill |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
SOAD20004 Social Research Methods (2nd year unit) |
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 Criminology 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 academic supervision A mixture of taught and problem-solving sessions, using both online teaching materials and synchronous sessions . Formative : An annotated bibliography prepared for the start of the academic year
Summative :
A 10,000 word dissertation to test that the learning outcomes have been met.
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Roberts, C. (2010) A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Planning, Writing, and Defending Your Dissertation, (2nd ed) London: Sage