CL3DP-Preparation for Dissertation in Classics

Module Provider: Classics
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Summer & Autumn Terms
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: CL3DN Dissertation in Classics or CL3INP Independent Third Year Project
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Emma Aston
Email: e.m.m.aston@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Students will prepare for their dissertation by completing a series of workshops, an assessed proposal, which will include an annotated bibliography, and a presentation.

Aims:

To prepare students for their dissertation by workshops and individual tutorial.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module the student is expected to be able to:

• design a viable research proposal


• develop an initial annotated bibliography


• give an oral presentation on an aspect of their dissertation

Additional outcomes:

Workshops and tutorial will develop skills in research, bibliography and communication.

Outline content:

Students will attend a series of workshops on research skills, and will submit a dissertation proposal of 500 words, and an annotated bibliography of 5 items (200 words on each item), by the end of the summer term preceding Part 3.  In week 3 of autumn term of Part 3 they will give a 10-minute oral presentation on an aspect of their dissertation.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Workshops, supplemented with one tutorial meeting with a dissertation supervisor.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Tutorials	1
Practicals classes and workshops	3
Guided independent study:	96
Total hours by term	100	0	0
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	70
Oral assessment and presentation	30

Summative assessment- Examinations:
n/a

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Dissertation Proposal with Annotated Bibliography due in at 12 noon on the last Friday of the summer term of Part 2. 70%

Oral presentation due in week 3 of autumn term of Part 3. 30%

Formative assessment methods:

Interaction in workshops; discussion in tutorial meeting. Listed under Autumn term above are a 1-hour tutorial and 3 hours of practical classes and workshops which occur in the preceding Part 2 Summer term. These cover library skills, study skills and presentation skills.  There will also be a one-hour information meeting in the preceding Part 2 Spring term.

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
40% overall

Reassessment arrangements:

Resubmission in August for the proposal and annotated bibliography.  Resubmission of the oral presentation on case-by-case basis.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

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Last updated: 30 March 2023