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GRC40140

Academic Year 2024/2025

Research Skills II (GRC40140)

Subject:
Greek & Roman Civilization
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Classics
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Philip De Souza
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides training and practice in key research skills for writing a thesis in Classics, as well as providing transferable skills to enhance employability. Students will learn how to find and utilise a range of traditional and digital/online resources, how to correctly produce bibliographies and citations in a range of accepted styles, and how to improve their skills in the analysis and evaluation of the scholarly literature. Guidance will be provided in producing a research proposal, including establishing aims and methodology, and project planning to devise a logical and feasible schedule of work. How to deliver successful oral presentations will also be covered. This module accompanies GRC40130 Research Skills I, where students learn about key theoretical and methodological approaches to Classical Studies.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
• undertake independent research using a range of appropriate resources for Classics
• demonstrate an increased awareness of the range of academic research resources available to them and how to use them in their research
• plan a feasible work structure and understand the principles of time management and research ethics
• produce a coherent research proposal that will inform the writing of the thesis
• prepare and deliver a successful oral presentation

Indicative Module Content:

1. Sources of information for research in Classics
2. Bibliographic formatting and referencing
3. Writing a thesis (and writing in general)
4. Data and time management strategies and research ethics
5. Research proposal production
6. Literature review / critical analysis of scholarly articles
7. Successful oral presentations
8. Searching ancient source databases

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

44
Autonomous Student Learning

44
Seminar (or Webinar)

12
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is delivered in weekly discussion-based seminars, led by various faculty members of the School of Classics. Preparatory work will be available online in advance. The second half of trimester will be dedicated to student presentations in class.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Research proposal. Week 8 Graded No
60
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Oral presentation on research topic. Week 8 Graded No
40
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual, post-assessment feedback will be be provided through the VLE.

Name Role
Dr Martin Brady Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Joanna Day Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Philip De Souza Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Helen Dixon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Aude Doody Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Christopher Farrell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Michael Lloyd Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Bridget Martin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Alexander Thein Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Conor Trainor Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Seminar Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
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