The module will provide detailed guidance on the techniques necessary for the location of primary and secondary sources relevant to the student's dissertation research. The student will become familiar with advanced bibliographical aids and with how to search in relevant libraries, archives and data sources. S/he will also undertake a detailed analytical survey of the secondary literature relevant to their dissertation topic. The module will also equip students with the skills necessary to both plan and undertake a specialist piece of research at Masters level.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should have:
Analyse key events and historical processes relevant to the subject under scrutiny
Appraise and critically assess the reasons for and implications of these events and processes in the context of the secondary literature thereby identifying potential areas of investigation.
Compare and critically evaluate the main scholarly views on the subject under investigation and explain where the dissertation is situated in relation to them.
Identify primary source material for further research.
