A. Produce a dissertation proposal using the portfolio template provided on WOLF (2,500 words for 50% of the marks)
B. Using the template, draw up an individual action plan identifying your current academic skills and any actions that you need to take to improve them.
(1,250 words including the table for 25% of the marks)
C. Your personal reflections regarding how the module content will inform and assist you in producing a masters dissertation
(1,250 words essay style for 25% of the marks)
You are asked to complete the 3 tasks as above; using the portfolio template provided on WOLF. It is important that you debate, evaluate and address the topics that have been covered in the material on WOLF. To do this it is expected that you will:
• Use additional referenced sources in the portfolio tasks
• Write in an academic style using the Harvard References in all tasks.
• Meet the relevant post graduate academic grade descriptors to gain a pass. (See assessment criteria below).
• Submit the portfolio on time (e-submission only)
• You will fully utilise the materials on WOLF
Your research methods tutor will give further advice regarding this assessment, which accounts for 33% of the final grade for this module. The lectures, tutorials and workshops will include further details and provide advice about completing the portfolio. Please make sure you attend all sessions provided and take advantage of any assistance offered as well as thoroughly utilising the materials on WOLF.
If you need any further help:
A. Refer to the WOLF topic for contact details of your module leader/tutor, tutorial inputs, recommended reading and other sources, etc. Re-sit details will also appear on WOLF.