Foundation Module: Research Methods for the MA in Writing
Autumn Term
Convenor Dr Cathia Jenainati
C.Jenainati@warwick.ac.uk H 539 (ext 73093)
OBJECTIVES
This module provides students taking the MA in Creative Writing with an opportunity to examine various research methods and undertake a brief practical research project. By the end of the module, it is expected that students will demonstrate:
- a sound understanding of research methods;
- an ability to reference sources in a scholarly manner including any essays / commentaries written as part of a creative writing module;
- an ability to conduct scholarly research;
- an ability to integrate research into their creative writing projects as well as the essays / commentaries which accompany these projects;
- and a thorough understanding of the university’s provision of library and online resources.
SYLLABUS
Week |
Topic |
Tutor / Location |
3 |
Resources in Research |
Peter Larkin /Libary |
4 |
Resources in Research |
Peter Larkin / Library |
6 |
Introduction to research methods in creative writing / assigning research topics |
Cathia Jenainati H 539 |
7 |
Submit research proposals |
Cheryl Cave |
8 |
Round-table discussion with Royal Literary Fellows |
Facilitator: Cathia Jenainati H 539 |
10 |
Cathia Jenainati H 539 |
Teaching in weeks 6, 8 and 10 will take place in room H539 on Thursday 10:00-12:00
ASSESSMENT
The assessment component of this module is linked to Fiction Workshop I