Major Project in English  - AME5005

Assessment 2: Written draft

Up to 3,000 words of drafted content for feedback. 

Written draft

Assessment 1: Written plan

Written plan 

Assessment 1: Presentation

Poster presentation on the project. This will typically include: preparing research for verbal/visual communication; a presentation of 10 minutes; a Q&amp;A. 

Presentation

Assessment 2: Project Work

A written output of 12,600 words based on independent research, which can include literary criticism, journalistic writing, travel writing, biography, linguistics research, or other kinds of writing. (Forms other than writing, such as a podcast series or short film, are negotiable with the module leader and must include a critical commentary).

Project work 

This module supports students in the development of a significant piece of independent research, culminating in a written output. This could include literary criticism, author biography, linguistics research, or other kinds of writing. (Forms other than writing, such as a podcast series or short film, are negotiable with the module leader and their size/length must equate to the stipulated length of a written output and include a critical commentary). The programme of study and development will be determined in consultation with a specialist supervisor and the student will be guided in the project through a series of one-to-one supervision meetings with that supervisor. The project can be on a topic of your choice.

School of Arts and Humanities

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<li>Fabb, N., &amp; Durant, A. (2015;). How to write essays and dissertations: A guide for English literature students (Second;2;2nd; ed.). Routledge. <a href="https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315835471" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315835471.</a></li>
<li>Griffin, G. (2013). In Gabriele Griffin (Ed.), Research methods for english studies (Second;N - New, 2;2; ed.). Edinburgh University Press. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1515/9780748683444" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1515/9780748683444.</a></li>
<li>Paltridge, B., &amp; Starfield, S. (2020;2019;). Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language: A handbook for students and their supervisors (Second ed.).</li>
<li>Sousa Carrea, D. D., &amp; Owens, W. R. (2010). The handbook to literary research (2nd ed.). Routledge. <a href="https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203873335" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203873335.</a></li>
<li>Terras, M. M., Nyhan, J., &amp; Vanhoutte, E. (2013;2016;). Defining digital humanities: A reader (1st ed.). Ashgate Publishing Limited. <a href="https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315576251" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315576251</a>.</li>
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English Literature

AME5005 - Major Project in English 

Major Project in English 

be able to generate and develop original critical, reflective and/or investigative work.

be able to seek and engage with supervision and guidance, responding positively and effectively to feedback from peers and tutors.

be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of a topic relevant to English Literature, English Language, or Linguistics.

be able to structure rigorous arguments in support of original central claims.

be able to undertake original research at an advanced level with academic and ethical integrity.

be able to select, reflect on and refine appropriate methodologies and approaches for a project in English.

be able to formulate relevant, cogent, and focused research questions appropriate for advanced research.

be able to critically analyse primary sources, texts and/or data, addressing questions of (for instance) genre, content, perspective and/or purpose.

be able to communicate coherently, accurately and with clarity, using consistent referencing and a comprehensive bibliography.

be able to independently set tasks as part of a planned project.

be able to evaluate and build on the arguments, analysis and creative output of others to develop an idea.