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Research work, 2009-10


This course requires the student to write a research paper of between 5,000 and 8,000 words on a topic of their choice in the general field of English Studies.

The paper should conform to the style sheet (see below) and should have the following sections: introduction (research question), literature review, hypothesis, methodology, results, discussion/conclusion.

The contact hours will mainly be one-on-one with the course coordinator.

Face-to-face sessions will address the following issues: topic selection, hypothesis development, the use of models, action research, questionnaire design and interview/text analysis.

ALL WORK SHOULD BE UPLOADED IN MOODLE

Stylesheet for this course

Lecture on topic selection

Lecture on hypothesis development

Lecture on the use of models

Oral presentations and PowerPoints

Assignment on topic selection and hyothesis development

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