60 credits at level 3
Research Project Unit (BA Professional Studies)
An opportunity to undertake a focused 8-10,000 word dissertation/project based around issues relating to work-based practice. In the preparation phase students will engage with a comprehensive programme of 9 weekend (Saturdays) and 2 weekday (Wednesdays) study skills workshops covering these areas (subject to student’s identified needs and preferences):
· Introduction to Library resources at UEA
· Research methodologies
· IT Skills: MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
· Project design & project parameters
· Using statistical data in coursework: practical considerations
· Delivering effective oral presentations: a practical guide
· Presentations using MS PowerPoint as a tool to present your research project
· Working effectively in a group context – using your group as a learning resource
· Critical thinking & critical evaluation of sources, data and practice
· Learning from feedback: becoming a reflective learner
Day/Time: Saturday 9.30am-4pm & Wednesday 6-9pm*
Venue: UEA, Norwich
Tutor: Various
Course Director: Adam Longcroft
Start Date: 29 September 2010
End Date: 15 August 2011 (Deadline for submission of Dissertations)
Full dates:
2 October 2010
16 October 2010
16 October 2010
6 November 2010
20 November 2010
20 November 2010
4 December 2010
15 January 2011
15 January 2011
5 February 2011
12 February 2011
30 April 2011
22, 29 June 2011
30 April 2011
22, 29 June 2011

