MA Dissertation - AME1205

Assessment 1: Written plan

Written plan

Assessment 1: Dissertation/Thesis/Design Thesis (Written)

Dissertation

This module will support students in the development of a significant piece of independent research, culminating in a written dissertation. The programme of study will be determined in consultation with a supervisor and the student will be guided in the research through a series of one-to-one supervision meetings with that supervisor.

School of Arts and Humanities

Booth, W. C. et al. (2016). The craft of research (4th ed.). U of Chicago P.
Griffin, G. (2013). Research methods for English Studies (2nd ed.). Edinburgh UP.  
Guccione, K. &amp; Wellington, J. J. (2017). Taking control of writing your thesis: a guide to get you to the end. Bloomsbury.
Murray, R. (2017). How to write a thesis. Open UP.
Thomas, R. M., &amp; Brubaker, D. L. (2008). Theses and dissertations: A guide to planning, research, and writing (2nd ed.). Corwin.

English Literature

AME1205 - MA Dissertation

MA Dissertation

have a comprehensive understanding of research practices and methods appropriate to their own research.

be able to manage an independent research project, demonstrating organisation of learning and self-direction at a professional or equivalent level. 

be able to demonstrate originality and independent thought in their engagement with recent work in the discipline, where appropriate, contributing to the development of the field. 

have a detailed understanding of cutting-edge scholarship in the chosen area of study in English Literature.