Students will undertake an independent research project and will produce a 5,000-6,000 word dissertation based on this research. The dissertation must be written in Scottish Gaelic.

Individual sessions to be arranged with supervisor.

GAELIC4016P

GAELIC4046P

None

The standard assessments for this course are:

■ 6,000 word dissertation -100%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the written assessment, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions).

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

This course aims to:

■ Allow students to research in depth and present independently a topic of their choosing

■ Develop and deepen research skills

■ Encourage professional standards for the presentation of research materials.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

■ identify a research topic which is viable within the constraints of time and length; choose a topic which has personal value;

■ demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of the topic to other work in the same area; select from among a range of qualitative, quantitative, critical, historical, or theoretical methodologies, and apply these as appropriate;

■ plan time effectively in order to meet the deadline for submission of the dissertation;

■ identify the resources and support needed to complete the dissertation;

■ use the library and other information sources effectively; use information technology effectively for the retrieval, storage, and processing of information;

■ apply consistent rules of presentation of bibliographical materials, appendices and footnotes, using recognised academic standards;