Modiwl JXH-4317:
Dissertation
Dissertation 2024-25
JXH-4317
2024-25
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
60 credits
Module Organiser:
Vicky Gottwald
Overview
This module provides the opportunity to work closely with, and be supported by, an expert member of staff on a one-to-one or small group basis to help carry out your dissertation ideas. This module will enable you to put into practice many of the competencies gained throughout your Masters across a range of disciplines e.g. subject specific expertise, as well as more transferable skills such as critical thinking or being able to disseminate findings effectively to academics and/or practitioners. Completion of your dissertation should provide you with an in-depth understanding of the current evidence-base within an area of your choosing, pertinent to the field of sports science.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -鈥nsufficient to fulfil the associated learning outcomes 鈥eficiencies in Knowledge even of key areas/principles鈥o evidence of understanding, even of main areas鈥o evidence of background study鈥nswer relies on tangential material and lacks a coherent structure鈥o arguments presented 鈥any factual/computational errors鈥o original interpretation 鈥o links between topics are described鈥o attempt to solve problems鈥he presentation is very weak containing many inaccuracies -good -鈥nowledge of key areas/principles鈥nderstands main areas鈥imited evidence of background study鈥nswer focussed on question but also with some irrelevant material and weaknesses in structure鈥rguments presented but lack coherence鈥as several factual/computational errors鈥o original interpretation 鈥nly major links between topics are described鈥imited problem solving鈥ome weaknesses in presentation and accuracy -excellent -鈥omprehensive knowledge鈥etailed understanding 鈥xtensive background study鈥ighly focused answer and well structured鈥ogically presented and defended arguments鈥o factual/computational errors鈥riginal interpretation 鈥ew links between topics are developed鈥ew approach to a problem鈥xcellent presentation with very accurate communication
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to critique a chosen research area, identifying key take-home messages and gaps in the literature.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate your Dissertation effectively to a lay audience in a clear, engaging and concise manner, focusing on key application and implications.
- Effectively synthesise and disseminate dissertation findings in a succinct manner via a written report.
- Implement an appropriate methodological approach in line with your dissertation aim / question e.g. a discursive approach, meta-analysis or systematic review.
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
10%
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
25%
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
65%