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Dissertation preparation

Dissertation preparation. Paperwork. Notice of Submission form sent to you by PG Office complete and return by 1 June 2009 Ethics Statement and Declaration if appropriate, follow procedure to obtain approval from ethics committee (see PGT Handbook , pp. 37-38).

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Dissertation preparation

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  1. Dissertation preparation

  2. Paperwork • Notice of Submission • form sent to you by PG Office • complete and return by 1 June 2009 • Ethics Statement and Declaration • if appropriate, follow procedure to obtain approval from ethics committee (see PGT Handbook, pp. 37-38)

  3. Dissertation as opportunity… • to show ability to work independently, autonomously • to pursue a specialisation further than was possible in taught programme • to integrate theoretical reflection with practical activity • to weave together various strands of your study/different interests • to deliver real-life translation assignment to commissioner • to produce original research

  4. Role of supervisor • to advise you on your plan • to help with difficulties which may arise • to check/ensure that your work is of the required standard for MA • to help with time management (by setting deadlines) • to assess your dissertation once submitted

  5. Supervision (1) • Supervisor normally allocated before 1 June • Supervisor will be from LLC, all disciplines • Honorary fellows (Rundle, Diriker) and language-specific tutors also available as supervisors

  6. Supervision (2) • LLC policy: • initial planning meeting plus two formal supervisions • further interaction may take place via correspondence • feedback on some written work during dissertation period • students and supervisors should set submission deadlines and arrangements well in advance

  7. Formal requirements • Presentation, formatting, required pages, binding • follow guidelines in PGT Handbook • Word limit (LLC) = 12,000-15,000 words • includes footnotes and citations but not bibliographies, appendices or required pages (e.g. abstract). Word count given on Contents page.

  8. Assessment • Internal and external examining • internal marker = supervisor • external marker = academic chosen from panel of specialists • joint report and agreed mark • Assessment criteria • see PGT Handbook for general criteria • translation assessed against context in which you place it, i.e. you determine the function, etc. • Outcomes • Distinction/Merit: in taught programme and dissertation • Pass • Resubmission of dissertation is possible (if mark is not below 40%)

  9. Overcoming Difficulties (1) Data • if data is unavailable (in time) you may need to change proposal Resources • consider interlibrary loan and visits to other libraries if necessary Writing • follow guidelines and conventions • get help with proofreading, so supervisor can advise on content

  10. Overcoming Difficulties (2) Time management • make plan, get into work routine, review plan regularly • if problems of illness or other serious matters arise, contact PG Office and supervisor Supervision • contact Programme Director, other staff and/or PG Office if there are problems

  11. Showcasing Dissertation Work • Seek to get translation published • Present your research findings • e.g. at postgraduate conferences • List on CV, short description, when appropriate • Publish research • e.g. New Voices (www.iatis.org) • Publish practice-oriented discussions, e.g. • Translating Today (www.translatingtoday.co.uk)

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