Research Skills for Musicians - MUS00105M
Module summary
In this module, we build and consolidate the research skills that are required for postgraduate-level research on music-related topics.
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 1 2023-24 |
Module aims
This module aims to equip you with the necessary research skills to carry out independent postgraduate-level research on music-related topics. It deals with issues such as the identification and use of appropriate primary and secondary sources; editorial principles; and advanced referencing. Critical thinking is examined and put into practice. The module also covers presentation skills and is assessed via presentation.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the taught part of the module you should be able to:
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Evaluate sources and account for their use in research contexts
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Understand and apply methodologies related to the use of different sources
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Recognise and apply different forms of critical thinking
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Create a successful presentation on a topic of your own choice
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Carry out independent postgraduate-level research on a music-related topic
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 50 |
Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 50 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 50 |
Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 50 |
Module feedback
You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.
Indicative reading
Gottlieb, Jane. (2017) Music Library and Research Skills. Second edition. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Sampsel, Laurie J. (2009) Music Research: A Handbook. New York: Oxford University Press.
Strunk, Oliver and L. Treitler. (1998) Source Readings in Music History. Revised edition. New York: Norton.
Weiss, Piero and Richard Taruskin. Music in the Western World: A History in Documents. New York: Schirmer Books; London: Collier Macmillan, 1984.