Module Details

Module Code: DISS C9002
Full Title: Dissertation
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 30
Module Owner:: Siobhan Connolly
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Students completing this module will undertake, with appropriate supervision, a substantial project, that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the methodology taught in the masters. They will use appropriate data to investigate, formulate a research hypothesis, explore the data using visualisation techniques, undergo an appropriate investigation and evaluate these results. They will also produce a well-structured dissertation. The students writing should be fit for publication purposes.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Work on dissertation which will involve estimating, planning and managing their time effectively.
MLO2 Within the research discipline, conduct thorough investigation in previous research and write a literature review of such research.
MLO3 Apply an inquiring, analytical, critical and creative approach to problem identification and solution.
MLO4 Reason in a consistent and methodological manner and be able to argue rationally and draw independent conclusions based on a rigorous, analytical and critical approach to the data.
MLO5 Produce well-structured dissertation documentation, written in clear and concise language, which communicates their findings effectively and coherently.
MLO6 Defend the conclusion of the project and discuss future developments in an oral/practical presentation.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
No indicative content
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

No Course Work
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Interim progress assessment: report and
presentation. Will be carried out by a panel of assessors, consisting of the project supervisor and at least one other staff member. They will allocate all of the marks available for this assessment.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
This dissertation will be assessed
at the end of the semester, on the
basis of written documentation,
formal presentation and defence of
the work completed. Students will present
their project to all staff and
students on the programme. A
panel of assessors, consisting of
the project supervisor and at least
one other staff member, will
allocate all of the marks available
for this assessment.
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part Time On Campus

No Course Work
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Interim progress assessment: report and presentation. Will be carried out by a panel of assessors, consisting of the project supervisor and at least one other staff member. They will allocate all of the marks available for this assessment.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
This dissertation will be assessed at the end of the semester, on the basis of written documentation, formal presentation and defence of the work completed. Students will present their project to all staff and students on the programme. A panel of assessors, consisting of the project supervisor and at least one other staff member, will allocate all of the marks available for this assessment.
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 39.00 39
Total Weekly Learner Workload 40.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
Workload: Part Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 39.00 39
Total Weekly Learner Workload 40.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • G. David Garson. (2013), The Literature Review in Research and Dissertation Writing.
  • Umberto Eco, Caterina Mongia Farina, Geoff Farina, Francesco Erspamer. (2015), How to Write a Thesis.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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