SPOL41040 MPP Thesis

Academic Year 2023/2024

The purpose of writing a thesis is to gain experience in formulating a good research question, designing a viable research strategy, engaging in independent research and learning, writing a substantial piece of work, on a topic relevant to some substantive area of the broader programme of study.
Transferable skills include analytical thinking skills, research skills, developing a good writing style.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Students will have learned how to :
- devise a good research question
- design and complete a substantial research project
- develop deep knowledge in their chosen field of study
- strengthen critical and analytical thinking abilities
- write effectively, clearly, in a well-organised fashion.

Indicative Module Content:

The substantive content depends on each student's chosen area of study

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Project Supervision

4
Autonomous Student Learning

750
Total

754
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Independent research and self-guided learning;
discussion with thesis supervisor leading to self-reflective and critical learning;
overall guidance from thesis supervisor. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
MPP Thesis (CSSL40150)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: Project: Thesis of 10-12,000 words Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Meetings with thesis supervisor, feedback provided on written work in progress.

Name Role
Dr Michael Byrne Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Matthew Donoghue Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Bryan Fanning Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Niamh Hardiman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Orla Kelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Naonori Kodate Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sarah Morton Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Michelle Norris Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Maria Pierce Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Karen Smith Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Aisling Swaine Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Dorota Szelewa Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Nessa Winston Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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