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    Overview

    A supervised research dissertation of up to 20,000 words on an approved topic.

    The paper is a required component of the coursework option for the MA and can be commenced in either the first or second semester.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Dissertation
    Subject Media, Film and Communication
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,446.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MA
    Contact

    Dr Brett Nicholls

    Teaching staff

    To be confirmed.

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Research, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students successfully completing the research dissertation will be able to demonstrate an:

    • Ability to design and develop coherent and appropriate research questions that draw on the conceptual, methodological and theoretical knowledge of their chosen discipline
    • Ability to apply appropriate and specific skills in acquiring, organising, analysing, and evaluating information in their chosen discipline; to organise and configure that research; and to report it in written scholarly forms
    • Ability to consider and evaluate their research in a critical and analytical manner; to engage in the highest scholarly ethical standards
    • Ability to undertake independent, self-directed research

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (1 March 2024 - 21 February 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (12 July 2024 - 4 July 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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