The development and preparation, redefinition and review of ideas ideas proposed at tutorial and under supervision and the use of appropriate sources in order to successfully research and write about a topic of your own choice. There will be a necessity for appropriate research methodologies to be applied. The continued draft and redrafting of the dissertation or chapters contained within as necessary in order to produce the completed, insightful work. The dissertation represents the culmination of your University experience; demonstrating your intellectual skills and grasp of the topic/subject and your ability to organise the processes of research and writing. Your time management skills and planning and ability to meet deadlines will also be emphasised.

Berry, R. (2000) The Research project: How to write it Routledge
Cryer, P. (2000) The Research students Guide to Success OU press
Glatthorn, Allan. (1998) Writing the winning Dissertation: a step by step guide Corwin Press
Hornig, S. (1996) Doing Media research: an introduction Sage
Priest, S (1996) An Introduction to Media Research Sage

Staffordshire University-library study skills/keyskills

www.dissertations.co.uk
www.professionaldissertationhelp.co.uk
www.aber.ac.uk/media/modules/dissertation

The student will progress by initially attending group tutorials (6 weeks) with an appropriate tutor for brainstorming ideas and peer discussion. Research skills will be developed in the library and with the tutor.

Key Information Set:
3% tutor led development/progress
97% self directed research/writing/independent learning

A dissertation of 10,000 words (LO 1-8)

Key Information Set:
100% of assessment-coursework

Library, Internet, audio/visual equipment
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.