Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8021
Title: Research Dissertation
Long Title: Research Dissertation Report
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to execute a research strategy, obtain data, critically analyse the data, and present the findings in a written research dissertation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Execute a research strategy to determine new data following a formulated methodology.
LO2 Analyse the relevant current literature relating to the topic.
LO3 Acquire, categorise and analyse new data.
LO4 Apply critical thinking theory to obtain conclusions.
LO5 Present the dissertation in a coherent document within a specified time limit.
LO6 Demonstrate team-working skills by collaboration and co-operation, and creating effective working relationships with those who contribute to the project.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
6761   Research Methods and Project Aims
Incompatible Modules
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No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Data Acquisition
Review literature. Implement research methodologies.
Analysis.
Critical thinking. Data analysis. Ethics. Measurement of data.
Synthesis.
Comparison of new data with existing data and literature. Research results. Research conclusions.
Dissertation format.
Writing a research dissertation. Writing techniques. Academic writing. Formatting. Dissertation structure. Referencing. Producing oral presentations.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 80
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Written and bound research dissertation of approximately 8,000 words.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,6
Assessment Description
Presentation of research topic, methodology and results. Learner will respond to panel questions.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Meeting with lecturer Every Week 0.50 0.5
Directed Learning Non Contact Learner field research Every Week 6.50 6.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Martin Brett Davies,. Doing a Successful Research Project, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 978-1-4039-9379-3].
  • Derek Swetnam,. Writing Your Dissertation: How to Plan, Prepare and Present Successful Work, [ISBN: 978-1-85703-662-6].
  • Alan Bryman,. Social Research Methods, [ISBN: 978-0199588053].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ralph Berry. The research project, [ISBN: 0-415-33445-4].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nautical Science 2 Mandatory