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HL30428: Dissertation research

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2017/8
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health
Further information on credits Credits: 24      [equivalent to 48 CATS credits]
Further information on notional study hours Notional Study Hours: 480
Further information on unit levels Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Further information on teaching periods Period:
Academic Year
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: DS 90%, OT 10%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Dissertation (15,000 words) (DS 90%)
  • Poster Presentation (OT 10%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites: Before taking this module you are advised to take HL20415 OR take HL20490
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
To design and complete an independent critical social science oriented dissertation project in sport & physical activity.

Learning Outcomes:
In completing this unit, students will have:
* Developed an appropriate 'Introduction' section comprising a definitive problem statement, justification, and, rationale for the study;
* Placed their proposed research within the social, political, economic, educative context;
* Sought out, and written, a section that locates their project amongst previous scholarship;
* Developed a section that justifies, outlines and discusses the planned methodological approach;
* Undertake data collection;
* Analyse and interpret results;
* Complete the writing of a cohesive research project through completion of the results, discussion and conclusion sections of their individual research project.

Skills:

* Comprehensive and scholarly written communication (e.g. essays) F/A
* Ability to select, analyse and present numerical data. A
* Ability to select, summarise and synthesis written information from multiple sources. F/A
* Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models. F/A
* Ability to select and use appropriate ideas to produce a coherent response to a pre-set question. F/A
* Ability to formulate a research question, then develop and present an original & coherent answer. F/A
* Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines. A

Content:
The unit is an independent research unit. Emphasis will be placed upon the development of an independent research project. Support will be provided throughout the semester by the unit leader and through facilitation of a network of assigned tutors. Electronic support in the form of Moodle discussions, forums, handout postings, and reading support materials. Students will be required to discuss and agree an overall project design with their respective tutors. A series of 'Dissertation Surgeries' will be offered to provide additional support. Students may be required to defend the research project and its conclusions at a viva-voce examination.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

HL30428 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department for Health
  • UHHL-AFB11 : BA(Hons) Sport & Social Sciences (Year 3)
  • UHHL-AKB11 : BA(Hons) Sport & Social Sciences with Professional Placement (Year 4)

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