Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Unit Catalogue 2006/07

SP50114 Business & community: dissertation planning 2 (F/T students)

Credits: 3

Level: Masters

Semester: 2

Assessment: CW 100%

Requisites:

In taking this unit you cannot take SP50116

Aims: To develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the principles of business and social science analysis with reference to the basic principles of research strategy. To reflect on the appropriateness, strengths and weaknesses of alternative approaches to research. To support students, within an active research community, in identifying their own original research questions.
Learning Outcomes:
To provide a comprehensive understanding of the methods of preparing, organising and writing up a dissertation for a Masters programme, in particular:
* the ground rules for setting about a research dissertation;
* synthesis of information from a variety of perspectives and sources;
* reflection on the suitability of diverse approaches for investigating and analyzing problems.
Skills:

* Develop the skills needed for advanced academic study and enquiry;
* Evaluate research and evidence critically to appropriate postgraduate standards using a variety of academic and non-academic sources;
* Synthesise information from a variety of academic perspectives and non-academic sources for a relevant understanding of theoretical and practical approaches;
* Develop skills to reflect on the suitability of diverse approaches for investigating and analysing problems;
* Plan, execute and evaluate the investigation and presentation of study and research projects;
* Reflect on the appropriateness, strengths and weaknesses of management and social science theories, perspectives and policy making;
* Advise others effectively and work effectively in teams;
* Evaluate intellectual and professional performance of self and others.
Content:
(This unit is a continuation from SP50113 Business and Community: Dissertation Planning 1 (F/T students) hence identical Aims and Learning Objectives.) The students will continue to review relevant literature, define hypotheses and outline a programme and methods of investigation for a selected topic. Identical to SP50116 Business and Community: Dissertation Planning 2 (P/T students) - for part-time students.

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