Curricular information is subject to change.
Students who successfully complete this module should be able to work independently on a sustained piece of academic work, proficient in research methods in their chosen field, and be familiar with the guidelines for formatting and referencing academic work.
A supervised minor dissertation on a topic of the student's choice.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 375 |
| Total | 375 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation in Learning Activities: Students are assessed based on their active participation in the supervisory process, including preparation for, and attendance at, meetings and reflection on research processes. | Week 12 | Graded | No | 20 |
No |
| Thesis/Dissertation: Dissertation (8-10,000 words) on a topic chosen by the student. The dissertation is completed under the direction of a supervisor and is supported by ENG30970 Dissertation Research Methods. | Week 15 | Graded | No | 80 |
No |
As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Summer | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.