Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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. |
Indicative Content |
Dissertation Proposal
The student will submit a written proposal pertaining to the topic of their dissertation.
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Project Plan
The student will submit a project plan outlining the dates which each of the project milestones will be achieved.
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Background Reading.
The student will be required to perform some background reading to determine their dissertation proposal and for their literature review.
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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.
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Write up.
The student will be required to produce a dissertation that is approximately 50 pages in length.
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Reflective Journal
The student will be required to keep a journal where they can reflect on what they have learned through the dissertation process.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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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].
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S. G. Naoum. Dissertation research and writing for construction students, Jordan Hill, Oxford, England ; Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998., [ISBN: 0750629886].
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Jonathan Anderson, Millicent Poole. (2001), Assignment and thesis writing, John Wiley & Sons, Milton, Qld., [ISBN: 0471421812].
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Richard Fellows and Anita Liu. (2003), Research methods for construction, Blackwell Science, Oxford, [ISBN: 0632064358].
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Van den Brink-Budgen, Roy. (1999), Critical Thinking for Students: How to Assess Arguments & Effectively Present Your Own., How to Books.
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Van den Brink-Budgen, Roy. Critical Thinking for Students: Learn the Skills of Critical Assessments & Effective Argument, How To Books.
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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This module does not have any other resources |
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