HS982-7-FY-SO:
Dissertation
2020/21
Health and Social Care (School of)
Southend Campus
Full Year
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Wednesday 07 October 2020
Friday 24 September 2021
60
08 April 2019
Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
HS900 or HS945
(none)
(none)
MSC B99012 Health Research,
MSC B906MO Advanced Clinical Practice,
MSC B904MO Medical and Clinical Education,
MSC A40036 Periodontology,
MSC A40136 Advanced Periodontal Practice,
MSC L43912 Global Public Health,
MSC L43924 Global Public Health,
MPHDB79748 Health Studies,
PHD B79748 Health Studies
Dissertations offer the opportunity for in-depth study and analysis of a topic relevant to your Masters degree programme. They may take one of three general forms:
The collection and analysis of new data through primary research using quantitative and/or qualitative methods, or as part of a service evaluation or audit
New analysis of existing quantitative or qualitative data, i.e. secondary data analysis
An extended literature review, synthesis and in-depth analysis of a relevant policy or practice issue i.e. a library-based study
The topic of your dissertation must relate to the subject of your degree programme. The appropriate content and weighting of each component of your dissertation will vary depending on the type of dissertation you choose.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the research process and an ability to plan, implement and analyse a project relevant to their area of study.
On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a good understanding of the area of study.
2. Be able to conduct a literature search.
3. Be able to conduct a thematic analysis of material accessed following the literature search.
4. Show awareness of ethical considerations.
5. Produce an appropriate methodology for the study undertaken (if appropriate).
6. Be able to analyse data generated by the study (if appropriate).
7. Draw conclusions and make recommendations for practice.
A general guide to content is as follows:
i) An abstract giving a short (normally one page) summary of your aims, methods, findings and any implications for policy or practice, or identified needs for further study
ii) A clear statement of the aims of the project. This is vital. A common weakness in dissertations is the lack of a clearly stated purpose which is then followed through in the dissertation.
iii) A clear description of, and rationale for, the methods selected for the study.
iv) A review of relevant research and other literature (for example government policy documents). For library-based dissertations this may extend to several chapters.
v) An analysis of data, where relevant.
vi) A discussion of the findings, the strengths and limitations of the study, any policy and practice implications and/or areas for further research suggested by the findings.
vii) A short conclusion.
Dissertation workshops are held throughout the academic year which will help students to select a topic for their dissertation and provide guidance on writing up their research.
All students are allocated a dissertation supervisor appropriate for their topic and/or selected methods.
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non-essential items, please refer to the module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Project Proposal |
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| Coursework |
Dissertation |
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100% |
| Coursework |
Dissertation |
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
100 per cent Coursework Mark
Reassessment
100 per cent Coursework Mark
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Ms Penny Hodgkinson, email: pahodg@essex.ac.uk.
Supervisors are assigned based on the research topic
Email: pahodg@essex.ac.uk
Jade D'Mello
Senior Student Administrator
jedmel@essex.ac.uk
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Mrs Chanel Watson
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Lecturer/Programme Director
Dr Nicola Clarke
Birmingham City University
Senior Lecturer/Professional Navigator/Academic Advisor/Seda Accredited Doctoral
Dr Panagiotis Pentaris
Goldsmiths, University of London
Programme Leader
Dr Paul Ryan
Queen Mary University of London
Senior Clinical Lecturer (Honorary Consultant)
Mr Richard Clark
Sheffield Hallam University
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
Of 1 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
1 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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