TYMRP-Self-directed research project

Module Provider: Typography
Number of credits: 30 [15 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Prof Gerry Leonidas
Email: g.leonidas@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module aims to provide students with experience of the procedures followed in initiating and conducting a research project. A research question will be formulated and the appropriate methodology selected to address this question.

Aims:
This module aims to provide students with experience of the procedures followed in initiating and conducting a research project. A research question will be formulated and the appropriate methodology selected to address this question.

Assessable learning outcomes:

• statement of a clearly formulated aim


• assemble and organise material and articulate clearly and concisely


• reasoned discussion of results

Additional outcomes:
Time planning for extended period of work.

Outline content:
A topic will be chosen in consultation with the module convenor, on a subject area initiated by the student. An appropriate supervisor (or supervisors) will be appointed. In consultation with the supervisor, the student will undertake some background reading, agree the approach and methodology to be employed, and prepare a research proposal. If relevant, a submission for ethical approval will be made. The project will be undertaken in the Spring term.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Meetings with supervisor and guided research.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Seminars	2
Project Supervision	5	15
Guided independent study:	53	125
Total hours by term	60	140
Total hours for module	300

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Report	90
Project output other than dissertation	10

Summative assessment- Examinations:
N/A

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
The Research Proposal contributes 10% and the Research Report contributes 90% of the total course work.

Formative assessment methods:

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:
A mark of 50% overall

Reassessment arrangements:
Resubmission of coursework.

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: 30 March 2023