Convenor name: Dounia Mahlouly
Convenor email: dm56@soas.ac.uk
Module dates: 2nd Term
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1) - Group Presentation or Written Outline
Assessment 1: Weighting: 50%
Assessment 1: Due date: 4 March 2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Exploration
Assessment 1: Format: You are expected to design a methodology for a hypothetical research project, clearly outlining your topic, research question, and the methods you would use to investigate it. You may deliver this in one of two formats: A recorded group presentation (maximum 3 people), uploaded to a platform such as YouTube or a cloud-based service. A written outline (maximum 500 words, excluding references)
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2) - Individual Research Proposal (1500 words)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 50%
Assessment 2: Due date: 3 April 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Exploration;Editing
Assessment 2: Format: You are expected to submit a structured outline of a research project in the form of a research proposal. You may choose to base this on your dissertation topic, allowing you to begin reflecting on your research design and methodology.
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Naomi Hart
Librarian email: nh64@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
