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Undergraduate Handbook 2017-2018 (archived)
Module FOUD0747: Extended Research (10 Credits)
Department: Foundation Year (Durham)
FOUD0747: Extended Research (10 Credits)
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 0 | 10 | Available in 2017/2018 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- one of • Academic Practice in Arts and Humanities • Academic Practice in Social Sciences • Academic Practice in Science
Excluded Combinations
- • Extended Essay - History (FOUD0358), Extended Research (FOUD0431)
Aims
- To allow students to pursue and develop subject specific interests;
- To allow students to work independently with supervision in some depth;
- To allow students to develop methods of research and analysis appropriate to their progression route.
Content
- Identify a subject area which can be focused under supervision;
- Carry out individual research of specific subject area;
- Produce final extended essay;
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- By the end of this module students will have acquired the knowledge to be able to:
- Formulate an appropriate research question in relation to their chosen topic (SK1);
- Demonstrate knowledge of the particular issues associated with their research question (SK2);
- Demonstrate their knowledge of appropriate research methodology (SK3).
Subject-specific Skills
- By the end of the module the student will:
- Be able to select suitable and relevant source materials (SS1);
- Be able to read and critically analyse a range of sources (SS2);
- Be able to present information according to the methods relevant to their subject area (SS3);
- Be able to construct academic arguments using a range of sources (SS4);
Key Skills
- By the end of the module the student will:
- Communicate ideas in writing effectively (KS1);
- Demonstrate a capacity to compile appropriate bibliographies using a range of online search tools and web-based resources (KS2);
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Students will develop their research skills through a series of meetings with their academic advisor;
- Students will attend a weekly class to acquire and develop the skills they need for researching and writing their extended assignment;
- Extended Research assignment will assess: SK1, SK2, SK3, SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, KS1, KS2.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision sessions | 3 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Lectures | 11 | Weekly | 1 | 11 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 86 | ||||
| Total | 100 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Research assignment | 100% | Extended Research assignment | 2,000-2,500 words | 100% | Resubmission |
Formative Assessment
One to one meetings with Academic Advisor
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.