Module QXE-4095:
Publishing Consultant
Publishing Consultant-research for the book trade 2023-24
QXE-4095
2023-24
School Of Arts, Culture And Language
Module - Semester 3
60 credits
Module Organiser:
Eben Muse
Overview
You must identify a suitable partner and obtain a brief from them before the start of the module. You will provide a proposed response to the company brief early in the semester. This brief must be approved by the company partner. If it is not, you may continue the research independently but will need to transfer to a more relevant dissertation module. You will work independently to respond to the brief as outlined in your proposal, supported by a dissertation supervisor who will provide guidance and advice. At the end of the semester you will submit a project report and any deliverables to the company partner as well as for assessment.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -50-59% A Pass (C) candidate’s work will show many of the following qualities: • A satisfactory level of knowledge, analysis and expression. • Some familiarity with, and understanding of, relevant theoretical issues. • Generally sound organisation of argument, with some critical ability. • Accurate expression. • Competent use of quotation and references. -good -60-69% A candidate’s work reaching Merit will show many of the following qualities: • An advanced level of factual knowledge. • Significant [substantial] knowledge of relevant theories and types of analysis. • Some evidence of original thought. • The ability to organise and argue effectively, make balanced judgements, and demonstrate critical thought. • Fluent and accurate expression. • Competent use of quotation and references. -excellent -70% and above Typically, the work of a candidate reaching Distinction will show many of the following qualities: • Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and types of analysis. • Thorough knowledge of a range of sources and the capacity to engage these critically. • Introduction and discussion of original ideas. • Relevant, well-organised and sophisticated argument. • High ratio of analysis to exposition. • Maturity, clarity and cogency of expression. • Excellent handling of quotation and references.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply a range of research skills and methodologies appropriate publishing and related industries.
- Embed a substantial piece of academic or practice-based research within an appropriate set of cultural, social, institutional, economic and/or critical frameworks.
- Recognise and apply disciplinary understanding and subject knowledge to business and organisational issues and priorities
- Work independently to design and implement an effective, evidenced-based response to a brief.
Assessment method
Written Plan/Proposal
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Proposed response to brief: The initial response will provide an analysis of the brief’s requirements and contexts, including a brief review of relevant literature. It will define the deliverable to be provided in response to the brief, as well as outlining the proposed methodology. Any intellectual property rights issues will also be addressed.
Weighting
30%
Assessment method
Report
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Project report and deliverable
Weighting
70%