Overview

Guidance will be provided through the dissertation handbook and individual/group tutorials with your project supervisor.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold - D - A satisfactory understanding of what constitutes an effective research project based on a sociological, psychological, philosophical or historical perspective relating to children and young people; an ability to choose a subject and to carry out adequate research, together with some analysis and discussion of the evidence and its implications.

-good - B - A good understanding of what constitutes an effective research project based on a sociological, psychological, philosophical or historical perspective relating to children and young people; an ability to choose an appropriate subject and to carry out effective research, together with good analysis and criticism of the evidence and its implications.

-excellent - A - A comprehensive understanding of what constitutes an effective research project based on a sociological, psychological, philosophical or historical perspective relating to children and young people; an ability to choose an appropriate subject and to carry out effective and comprehensive research, together with excellent analysis and insightful criticism of the evidence whilst demonstrating originality.

Learning Outcomes

• Carry out complex research tasks and analyse and synthesise data in relation to the research focus;

• Clearly communicate research findings and key implications of the research visually and verbally

• Critically analyse key findings and discuss the implications of the research.

• Critically evaluate a range of literature and research related to a relevant field of study;

• Research a sociological, psychological, philosophical or historical perspective relating to children and young people;