GEOGRAPHY DISSERTATION FORM 2

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GEOGRAPHY DISSERTATION FORM 2. Formal Research Proposal. Two complete copies of your proposal, each with this cover sheet and a copy of the risk ...
GEOGRAPHY DISSERTATION FORM 2 Formal Research Proposal Two complete copies of your proposal, each with this cover sheet and a copy of the risk assessment form, must be submitted to the School Office by 4 p.m. on the date given in the dissertation handbook. You must have your advisor sign the completed risk assessment form and complete the box at the bottom of this form; otherwise your form will not be accepted for submission.

STUDENT’S NAME……………………………………Principal Course……..………… DISSERTATION TITLE (12 words max.)………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………….….Advisor’s name …...……….……. MODULE (delete one): GEG 30008 Single-module Dissertation GEG 30006 Double-module Dissertation Dual Honours students (G, HG or PG) may do a single-module dissertation plus three other Geography modules, or a double-module dissertation plus two other Geography modules. Major route and Single Honours students do a double-module dissertation unless the course director allows them to do a single-module dissertation in exceptional circumstances. MGeoscience students complete this form as part of GEG-20009 but do no dissertation module. Please attach to this cover sheet: a clearly structured proposal that outlines your dissertation project clearly and concisely. This must be word-processed (one and a half or double line spacing), must not exceed six sides of A4 (plus diagrams, reference list and Risk Assessment form), and should include • • • • • • •

A description of the research background, justifying the choice of topic A short review of recent literature relevant to your project A clear statement of your overall aim and specific objectives Details of your proposed methods and data sources A realistic research timetable Details of location(s) of any fieldwork A completed and signed risk assessment form.

This section to be completed by the advisor BEFORE THE FORM IS SUBMITTED I approve this as an appropriate topic for this module:

YES / NO

I have signed the student’s risk assessment form for this project:

YES / NO

The Ethics Sub-Committee must also approve this proposal before the student proceeds with the work.

YES / NO

Advisor’s Signature:

This section is to be completed by the advisor AFTER THE FORM IS SUBMITTED • •

Mark assigned for this proposal (%) Advisor’s signature: Please provide the student with detailed feedback and advice on the reverse of this form, or on a separate sheet, and/or in an advisory meeting before the student proceeds.