HR935-7-AU-CO:
Research Methods in History

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The details
2023/24
Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Inactive
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
20
03 April 2024

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

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Module description

This workshop-based module is designed to support you in developing the research skills necessary to successfully researching and writing a history research project.

Subjects covered include: identifying the skills required for particular historical research projects; choosing and funding research topics; project management; interaction with the University and supervisor; the use of libraries and archives; bibliographical skills; and writing up and publishing research.

You will also study some key historiographical debates and be introduced to methods for identifying and analysing a range of primary sources. Students will have the opportunity to visit the Special Collections held in the Albert Sloman Library, and attend the Institute of Historical Research History Day. Set exercises throughout the Module are designed to help students progress through the early stages of identifying and planning a history research project

Module aims

The aim of this module is to provide you with a rigorous and practical preparation for undertaking historical research. By the end of the module you should have come to understand the structures of archival and library provision in the UK; acquired practical skills of project management; and familiarised yourself with some of the key repositories you will need to consult in your research.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module students should have come to understand the structures of archival and library provision in the UK; acquired practical skills of project management; and familiarised themselves with some of the key institutions and sources they will need to use in their research.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

1 x 2 hour seminars per week

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Module is assessed by pass/fail only.

Reassessment

Module is assessed by pass/fail only.

Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Tracey Loughran, email: t.loughran@essex.ac.uk.
Professor Matthias Rohrig Assuncao
PHAIS Postgraduate Queries phaispg@essex.ac.uk

 

Availability
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External examiner

Prof Rohan McWilliam
Anglia Ruskin University
professor of Modern Hritish History
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 29 hours, 14 (48.3%) hours available to students:
15 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).

 

Further information
Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies (School of)

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