| CODE | GEO5000 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Directed Studies in Geography | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Geography | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Candidates will be required to identify and carry out research on an agreed topic. The research will be related to the candidate's main areas of research and has to support and contribute to the knowledge gained by the candidate in his/her area of expertise. The candidate will produce an academic article which specifications and a template will be provided by the Supervisor. The candidate will also be required to present the research orally in a public venue. The outcomes of this study-unit are: - the writing-up of academic research in journal article style; - prepare candidate for procedures for publication in academic journals; - oversee the whole research process in a 'mini-dissertation' environment and write up in a set word limit; - present the research in both written and oral styles. Study-unit Aims: - Enables student to evaluate the main texts related to the theme of research. - Enables student to provide skills in developing in logical argument and the proper epistemological background to the area of research. - To assist student to present ideas and preliminary research in the form of an academic paper. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - write and academic research paper, - be prepared for procedures for publications, - be properly focused on the theme of the research. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - be proficient in selecting articles and journals for reading on the theme; - be knowledgeable in handling technical documents and integrating them to academic material; - develop oral presentation skills. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Clark, G. and Wareham, T. 2002. Geography at University: Making the Most of Your Geography Degree and Courses, Sage Publications, London. - Clifford, N. and Valentine, G. (Eds). 2003. Key Methods in Geography, Sage Publications, London. - Flowerdew, R. and Martin, D. 2005. Methods in Human Geography: A Guide for Students Doing a Research Project, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, Essex. - Kneale, P.E. 2003. Study Skills for Geography Students: A Practical Guide, 2nd edition, Arnold, London. - Knight, P.G. and Parsons, A.J. 2003. How To Do Your Essays, Exams and Coursework in Geography and Related Disciplines, Nelson Thornes, Cheltenham. - Montello, D.R. and Sutton, P.C. 2006. An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography: Concepts and Techniques, Sage Publications, London. - Parsons, A.J. and Knight, P.G. 2005. How To Do Your Dissertation in Geography and Related Disciplines, 2nd edition, Routledge, London. - Rogerson, P.A. 2006. Statistical Methods for Geography: A Student's Guide, 2nd edition, Sage Publications, London. - Greenfield, T. ed 2005. Research Methods: guidance for postgraduates, Arnold, London. - Hoggard, K., Lees, L. and Davies A. 2002. Researching Human Geography, Arnold, London. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Seminar and Independent Study | ||||||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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