Natural Sciences Extended Project in Archaeology - ARC00088M
- Department: Archaeology
- Credit value: 60 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- Notes: This is an independent study module
Module summary
This module is required for MSci “Master of Science in Natural Sciences specialising in Archaeology” through Natural Sciences
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The purpose of the Extended Research Project is to allow students to undertake a substantial piece of independent research on a subject of their own choosing. The dissertation will allow them to apply research and study skills acquired during their 1st and 2nd terms and to work with the guidance of one or more members of academic staff.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a specialist knowledge and understanding of their chosen subject
- execute a programme of research, working independently
- synthesise and critically evaluate a range of primary and secondary evidence
- structure a substantial piece of written work
- present a written dissertation to professional standards, including appropriate graphical and text presentation skills
- manage their time effectively and complete a substantial piece of independent work to deadline
communicate research findings through a lecture, using PowerPoint
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 90 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 10 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 90 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 10 |
Module feedback
Written feedback will be given within six weeks of completion of the module.
Indicative reading
N/A