Learning Outcomes:
-Construct a thesis statement
-Complete a literature review
-Assess the merits of contrasting theories and explanations
-Abstract and synthesize information
-Construct and manage arguments
-Critically judge and evaluate evidence
-Identify problems and develop problem-solving strategies
-Collect, analyze and manipulate data of diverse kinds
-Write research reports using the appropriate register and style and with proper referencing
-Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of a theory and of what constitutes an explanation
-Interpret, evaluate and exploit information presented in the form of diagrams, tables and graphs and write competent reports on the information
-Present a focused, directed and clear discussion based on information collected from various sources and synthesized into a coherent and cohesive whole
Indicative Module Content:
Critical Thinking
Metacognition
Thesis prepartaion
Thesis writing
Presenting research