? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : PPL-P-P01572

This course provides training in the writing of research proposals, specifically geared to the preparation of a proposal for a master's dissertation. The course is constructed around a programme of guided reading and includes the preparation of an annotated bibliography, a short literature review and the dissertation proposal itself.

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Home subject area

Language Sciences, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

The student will know the basic requirements for writing research proposals; will have developed bibliographic and review skills; and have laid the foundation for their master's dissertation.

Dissertation Proposal (4,000 words)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Toni Noble
Tel : (0131 6)51 3188
Email : Toni.noble@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Patrick Honeybone
Tel : (0131 6)51 1838
Email : patrick.honeybone@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/