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    Overview

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

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Dissertation
    Subject Music
    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

    spa@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Professor Anthony Ritchie
    Professor Henry Johnson
    Dr Ian Chapman
    Dr Jennifer Cattermole
    Dr John Egenes
    Associate Professor Peter Adams

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    For successful completion of this paper:

    • Students will produce an extended dissertation of 20,000 words at a high standard of presentation
    • Students will be able to undertake research independently
    • Students undertaking the dissertation need not necessarily produce new and original research, but must be able to complete a competent, independent survey of the relevant written material, composed in the student's own words, with appropriate references and bibliography
    • Students should be able to produce a dissertation that is scholarly in tone and well-structured, including an introduction, review of literature, outline of methodology and appropriate use of appendices and bibliography
    • Where relevant, students will be able to undertake ethics approval and conduct interviews, etc, in the appropriate manner

    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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