write a 2000 word self-reflection which: Introduces the focus of your research interests
MA IN SOCIAL RESEARCH
WORKING BEYOND DISCIPLINES
Assignment Brief – Summative
Assignment title(s)
Reflective essay (100%)
You will write a 2000 word self-reflection which:
- Introduces the focus of your research interests
- Outlines your preferred (disciplinary) approach and its underlying philosophical position which underpins it
- Identifies the societal challenge to which your research interests relate
- Outlines and evaluates the different disciplinary perspectives from which that challenge has been explored
- Reflects on the impact of exploring alternative approaches to researching that societal challenge on your philosophical position and planned approach
Guidance on how to articulate your philosophical position and prepare a reflective essay will be provided during the module.
Guidance on how to interpret the assessment criteria for this specific assessment are provided below
