CLMRM-Classics Research Methods

Module Provider: Classics
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Andreas Gavrielatos
Email: a.gavrielatos@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
This module aims to introduce students to appropriate research tools and skills.

Aims:
This module aims to introduce students to appropriate research tools and skills.

Assessable learning outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate:

• Appropriate level of competency in using IT research tools


• Appropriate level of competency in using bibliographic research tools


• Appropriate level of competency in academic writing


• Appropriate level of competency in designing a research project and writing a research proposal

Additional outcomes:
Because this module takes the form of a series of intensive workshops, students will also have the opportunity to improve their skills at group work and at teambuilding.

Outline content:

This module provides an introduction to research tools and skills which will be further developed in the core and option modules of the degree and in the dissertation. By the end of the module, students will have developed an outlineÌýproposal for their MA dissertation, which will enable them to be paired with a dissertation supervisor.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
This module is taught through a series of intensive workshops and seminars.

Summative assessment- Examinations:
n/a

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

This module is assessed by means of a short written assignment.Ìý For full-time students, this is Ìýdue in by 12pm on FridayÌýof Week 1Ìýof Spring Term.Ìý For part-time students, this is due in by Monday of Week 5 of Spring Term.

Formative assessment methods:

Students will be given the opportunity to receive feedback by participating in written and Ìýoral formative exercises during the Autumn Term.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 􀀓Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes􀀔, which can be found here: