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Basic Research Methods in Divinity (P00604)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : DIV-P-P00604

This course is designed to introduce Taught Masters' students in the School of Divinity to the range of research resources available in the School, including library and computing facilities. In addition, it will introduce students to issues of critical thinking, and good practice in essay writing.

Entry Requirements

? Co-requisites : Preparing a Dissertation Proposal

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Theology and Ethics, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 6 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:
1. Effectively use the library facilities at New College library
2. Prepare work using the computer facilties at the School of Divinity; and, if in difficulty, know how to call on Computer Support
3. Distinguish between different style conventions for references/footnotes.
4. Understand the relevance of archives, and other non-published sources relevant to their area of study.
5. Write relevant book reviews on topics relevant to their area of study.