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Module LITERATURE REVIEW & THESIS PRESENTATION

Module code: GY306
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: GEOGRAPHY
International: No
Coordinator: Dr Alistair Fraser (GEOGRAPHY)
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Students are required to write a critical review of the published literature relating to their chosen thesis topic. The literature review should not only summarise the existing literature but should ideally identify research questions to be empirically tested based upon debates and disagreements within the literature. Students will also be required to make a presentation based upon the literature, identifying the research questions and outlining the methodology that they intend to use to address these questions.
Module objectives: (1) To build upon students’ existing knowledge to identify suitable research questions. (2) To write a review of the existing literature on their chosen topic. (3) To provide further experience on making a public presentation.

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