Initial Heads Up

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Different to other modules

How?

Longer

Last module in the MSc

Opportunity to apply knowledge

Can't be done last-minute

No weekly sessions - organised by gates

What you're doing

Carrying out your own research

Writing up a research article as a result

Plan and implement your own research study

Module site - everything is there to help you

Please use it

Lots of information will be there from the outset

Look first, then ask

Gates = key phases

5 of them

Outlined further in the module journey and the handbook

Provide a structure / framework for the process you'll be undertaking

Develop your own work plan

Module discussion forum

Runs throughout

Can share questionnaires and similar too

Module handbook

Crucial - must read this. It is essential, non-negotiable reading.

Understand the supervision process

There's many opportunities for formative feedback throughout

Assessment, guidance and submission

Provides assessment criteria

Does contain extra information and guidance about presentation, guidance, content etc.

Gates 1 - 5

Within each gate there is an overview

Check for a sense of what's there

Some content is not new, it will be reminiscent of research methods

Apply section is particularly significant

Allows you to actively engage with research process

Contains lots of guidance and advice for you at different stages of the research process

Similar format throughout

Key tasks

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Read illustrative briefs

Student-led process

Supported through module activity

1-2-1 supervision process

Student feedback: what's needed for success

Time management

Do NOT do this last minute

Be consistent - chip away at it regularly

Have a clear plan

Have a strong focus from the outset

Make the most of supervision and module support

Monthly checkpoints via live seminar

Opportunities for questions to be asked

Please join them

Sessions will be recorded to listen back to

Organised around gates 1 - 5

Module information and guidance

Practical guidance within

Feeds into the ongoing work and provides advice/support as you work through

Familiarise yourself early on

So that you can make the most of this resource as your research progresses

Supervision communication plan

A mutually agreed plan time and date for when the six key communication points will take place

Reading list

Biggam - Succeeding in Your Masters' Dissertation

Previous students have advised this text has helped them understand the process