Preparing for the Dissertation

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• appropriate ways to present research project outlines clearly and concisely;
• key debates in the field.
• research skills suitable for the preparation of a dissertation on a film or television related topic;
• recent research findings relevant to the academic discipline of Film Studies;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• communicate clearly and persuasively in an academic register;
• construct, develop, and sustain an argument.
• demonstrate effective research skills;
• define and manage small research projects;

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• evaluate your sources
• evaluate and develop different research methodologies, using them effectively for your chosen project;

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.