AH5DS: Dissertation
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Dissertation
Dissertation
AH5DS
NFQ Level:
9
ECTS Credits:
20
Bernadette Flanagan, PhD
The aim of the module is:
 To enable the candidate come to academic maturity in some area of
leadership / pastoral care
 To practice the art of qualitative research or other approved research
method
 To familiarize the student with the conventions, language and style
acceptable to scholarly writing
 To produce a project of 15,000 words regarding an issue in the
contemporary practice of leadership in pastoral care
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
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Design a research project using a qualitative or other approved research method
Collate and analyse research data in leadership / pastoral care
Write up a research project in leadership / pastoral care according to a professional standard
Identify further leadership / pastoral care issues for research
Express the value of research in leadership / pastoral care
Pre-requisite Learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
None
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
None
Indicative Context
Each project will be unique and will have an individual supervisor to advise on bibliography.
AH5DS: Dissertation
Assessment Breakdown
%
Submission of dissertation plan
Pass / Fail
Submission of a dissertation of 15,000 words
100%
Coursework Breakdown
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Lecture
Independent Learning
Library
Assignment
Outcome
addressed
% of
Total
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Full-Time Hours per semester
Description
Lecturing input
Self-directed reading and revision
Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Researching, structuring information, writing up
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Total Workload
Resources
Essential Book Resources
Rudestan, K.E. & R.R. Newton,
Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and
Process. 3rd ed. (London: Sage, 2007)
Essential Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
Bell, J.,
Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First-time Researchers in
Education and Social Science 3rd ed. Milton Keynespen University Press, 1999
Bolker, J.,
Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day. Bel Air,CA Owl Books, 1998
Cottrell, S.,
Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument ‘Palgrave
Study Guides’. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005
Denscombe, M. The Good Research Guide. 3rd ed. Milton Keynes: Open University Press, 2007
Levin, P.,
Excellent Dissertations! ‘Student-Friendly Guides Series’. Milton Keynes:
Open University Press, 2005
Mounsey, C., One Step Ahead: Essays and Dissertations. Oxford: OUP Oxford, 2002
Soles, D.,
The Academic Essay: How to Plan, Draft, Write and Edit. ‘In-Focus - A
Studymates Series’ 2nd rev. ed. Abergele, UK: Studymates Ltd, 2005
AH5DS: Dissertation
Swetnam, D., Writing Your Dissertation: The Bestselling Guide to Planning, Preparing and
Presenting First-Class Work ‘The How to Series’ 3rd rev. ed. Oxford: How To
Books Ltd; 2000
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