| CODE | POD4200 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 10 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Podiatry | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will provide the student with the opportunity to formulate a research question and conduct an independent investigation in a particular area of study under supervision. They will be guided to investigate in greater depth an area of particular interest, to critically evaluate theoretical perspectives in their chosen area and to develop a critical understanding of the main research methods for collecting information. Students will practice and develop skills in data management, evaluation and comparison of existing information potentially together together with performance of practical work to further study the research question. They will be required to write their findings in the form that shall be in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Faculty. Study-unit Aims: The main aim of the special project is for students to learn to conduct an independent investigation in a particular area of study under supervision. They will be guided to investigate in greater depth an area of particular interest, to critically evaluate theoretical perspectives in their chosen area and to develop a critical understanding of the main research methods for collecting information. Students will learn to develop skills in collecting and analyzing data, evaluating and comparing existing information and/or undertaking practical work of current nature, possibly shadowing other research at postgraduate or project type work current to the faculty. They will be required to write their findings in the form of a document that shall be in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Faculty. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify a research problem which they wish to explore; - Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical perspectives in their chosen area of study; - Demonstrate a critical understanding of the methods used in research. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Analyse and evaluate information that is relevant to the research problem; - Analyse and write reports; - Write research papers; - Use critical thinking skills applicable to their chosen profession; - Report and discuss the results of their research in a clear, structured and concise form; - Evaluate the strengths and limitations of their research and propose possible further studies. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: As suggested by Dissertation Supervisor. Reference text: - APA publications manual 6th edition (or later). Facilities: - Refworks (UOM Library services) - Journals database (UOM Library services). |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE HSC1003 AND TAKE HSC3002 | ||||||||
| ADDITIONAL NOTES | **September Assessment Session: Students who fail to obtain an overall pass mark will be re-examined in the Dissertation. However, the resit availability for the Oral Examination is at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Dissertation | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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