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Module Title
Research Skills and Methods (Distance Learning)
School
Phil, Theology and Religion
Department
Philosophy
Module Code
09 26057
Module Lead
Michael Rush
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
none
Exclusions
Description
The module consists of 10 sessions of core skills, worth 20 credits. All the sessions will be delivered online.
The discipline-specific topics that will be addressed include at least some of the following:
1. Critical Thinking in philosophy
2. Reading in philosophy
3. Research skills (finding literature appropriate for PGT study in the school)
4. Dissertation planning
5. Presenting philosophical arguments in written work
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
find the appropriate literature for essays and dissertations at the M-level, and read critically scholarly books and articles in peer-reviewed journals for the purpose of developing essay/dissertation plans
Analyse and construct complex arguments in philosophy and ethics
show understanding of the requirements of interdisciplinary philosophical research in their own research area.
develop an M-level dissertation project with clear objectives.
prepare a detailed, well-presented dissertation proposal
Assessment
26057-08 : 2000 word Essay or Video : Coursework (50%)
26057-11 : 2000 word Dissertation Research Proposal : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: 1 x 2000 word critical notice essay (50%) and 1 x 2000 word dissertation research proposal (50%) OR 1 x 15 minute presentation on a paper related to the dissertation project (50%) and 1 x 2000 word dissertation research proposal (50%)
