Long Essay (Diploma) - ARC00089M
Module summary
Not applicable, as this is only used for a Diploma as exit award
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Summer Semester 2023-24 |
Module aims
The purpose of the Extended Essay is to allow students to undertake a piece of independent, desk-based research on a subject of their own choosing. The Extended Essay will allow them to apply research and study skills acquired during their taught modules 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 an informed understanding of their chosen subject and of relevant disciplinary theoretical frameworks
- execute a programme of desk-based research, working independently
- synthesise and critically evaluate a range of secondary (literature-based) evidence
- structure a longer piece of written work
- present a written essay to professional standards, including appropriate graphical and text presentation skills
- manage their time effectively and complete a piece of independent work to deadline
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Formative: oral feedback from module leaders
Summative: written feedback within the University's turnaround policy
Indicative reading
Academic Writing Dissertations: https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/academic-writing/dissertations
Academic Writing Subject Guide: https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/academic-writing