Topics will be drawn from

- Introduction to the nature of an undergraduate dissertation.
- The role and importance of the component parts of a dissertation and their relationship to each other.
- The nature of synthesis within the dissertation enabling critical application of a coherent body of knowledge to a research topic.
- Application of intellectual and transferable skills to the research process.

The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 300 learning hours, of this there will be 75 hours of class support and 225 hours of independent and self directed study.

Background reading
Specific literature reading
Literature survey and review
Data collection - evaluation and analysis
Reflection and review
Drafting the report, revising
Formulating conclusions and recommendations

Core Texts:
Beins, B.C.(2013) Successful Research Projects: A Step-by-Step Guide

Recommended Text:
Polonsky, M.J., and Waller, D. S. (2010) Designing and Managing a Research Project: A Business Student's Guide
Bell, J. (2010) Doing Your Research Project
Walliman, N. (2011) Your Research Project: Designing and Planning Your Work
Creswell, J.W. (2008) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

The VLE (NETED)
The Internet
Word Processing software for use in the coursework
Printed and electronic journals.

Details - 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 6000 words.
Coursework (Learning outcomes 1 to 5 )

To pass this module student must obtain 40% marks.