Module Details

Module Code: DISS H3601
Module Title: Dissertation - Pilot Studies
Title: Dissertation - Pilot Studies
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Donnacha Lowney
Module Author:: Roddy McNamee
Domains:  
Module Description: The dissertation provides students with the opportunity to carry out individual research, into a chosen aspect of study arising from the course programme. The dissertation is a major aspect of the degree as it challenges students to fully demonstrate an individual understanding both of the depth and breadth of the subject areas. The dissertation will take the form of a substantial study in a subject area related to aviation, largely through the exercise of independent inquiry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Manage a substantial piece of individual research and development work.
LO2 Pursue an area of academic discipline of the course to substantial depth.
LO3 Search, select and critically assess literature and material relevant to a chosen area.
LO4 Apply some of the theory and techniques developed during the course to the chosen area.
LO5 Demonstrate ability to exercise judgment, independent thought, initiative, intellectual achievement, understanding of the chosen subject matter, and the principles being applied.
LO6 Develop and demonstrate the ability to manage and present the work in a precise and coherent manner.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Dissertation Proposal
The student will submit a written proposal pertaining to the topic of their dissertation.
Project Plan
The student will submit a project plan outlining the dates which each of the project milestones will be achieved.
Background Reading.
The student will be required to perform some background reading to determine their dissertation proposal and for their literature review.
Gathering Research Data
An amount of time will be spent gathering data to support the dissertation. This data may be either qualitative or quantitative or a combination of both.
Write up.
The student will be required to produce a dissertation that is approximately 50 pages in length.
Reflective Journal
The student will be required to keep a journal where they can reflect on what they have learned through the dissertation process.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Proposal
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Introduction
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Literature Review
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Methodology
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Analysis and Findings
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Conclusions and Recommendations
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Presentation of Written Work
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Reflective Journal
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Derek Swetnam. Writing Your Dissertation: How to Plan, Prepare and Present Your Work Successfully, How to Books Ltd, p.144, [ISBN: 1-85703-445-7].
  • S. G. Naoum. Dissertation research and writing for construction students, Jordan Hill, Oxford, England ; Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998., [ISBN: 0750629886].
  • Jonathan Anderson, Millicent Poole. (2001), Assignment and thesis writing, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Qld., [ISBN: 0471421812].
  • Richard Fellows and Anita Liu. (2003), Research methods for construction, Blackwell Science, Oxford, [ISBN: 0632064358].
  • Van den Brink-Budgen, Roy. (1999), Critical Thinking for Students: How to Assess Arguments & Effectively Present Your Own., How to Books.
  • Van den Brink-Budgen, Roy. Critical Thinking for Students: Learn the Skills of Critical Assessments & Effective Argument, How To Books.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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