CLMRM-Classics Research Methods

Module Provider: Classics
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Prof Timothy Duff
Email: t.e.duff@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
This module aims to introduce students to appropriate research tools and skills.

Aims:
This module aims to introduce students to appropriate research tools and skills.

Assessable learning outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate:

• Appropriate level of competency in using IT research tools


• Appropriate level of competency in using bibliographic research tools


• Appropriate level of competency in academic writing


• Appropriate level of competency in designing a research project and writing a research proposal

Additional outcomes:
Because this module takes the form of a series of intensive workshops, students will also have the opportunity to improve their skills at group work and at teambuilding.

Outline content:

This module provides an introduction to research tools and skills which will be further developed in the core and option modules of the degree and in the dissertation. By the end of the module, students will have developed an outline proposal for their MA dissertation, which will enable them to be paired with a dissertation supervisor.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
This module is taught through a series of intensive workshops and seminars.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Tutorials	10
Guided independent study:	90
Total hours by term	100
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:
n/a

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

This module is assessed by means of a short written assignment.  For full-time students, this is  due in by 12pm on Friday of Week 1 of Spring Term.  For part-time students, this is due in by Monday of Week 5 of Spring Term.

Formative assessment methods:

Students will be given the opportunity to receive feedback by participating in written and  oral formative exercises during the Autumn Term.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 'Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes', which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
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:
50%

Reassessment arrangements:
Resubmission of written work as agreed by Programme Director.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 20 September 2023