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INF6340   Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2019/2020
Credit level: F7

Description

This module assists students in the identification of, and preparation of a dissertation proposal. Students will: familiarise themselves with on-going research in the School; identify and prepare a dissertation proposal; carry out a preliminary literature search in the area of the dissertation research topic; and be introduced to the use of social research methods and statistics for information management.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 128.0
Lab 1.0
Lecture 16.0
Seminar 1.0
Tutorial 4.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 100 %
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.