1. demonstrate ability to conduct quality library-based research
2. demonstrate the ability to discern useful and good quality academic resources
3. demonstrate the ability to structure an analytical piece of written work through the annotating of a bibliography.
4. deliver well researched piece of work in an appropriate academic style.

All learning outcomes need to be demonstrated in the one assignment.

The students will be required to write an annotated bibliography. They will choose their own topic for research within the parameters of the BA Intelligence and International Relations. The subject of the research and bibliography will need to be approved by the module tutor who will also provide any necessary supervisory sessions.

You will be required to take this module if you are short of 5 or 10 credits at the end of your study. This might happen if you have taken a mix of 15 and 20 credit modules. You will choose your own topic for research within the parameters of the BA Intelligence and International Relations degree and will be required to produce an annotated bibliography. You will have supervisory support from the module tutor.

The main focus will be on self-instruction.

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