1. Thematic Independent Studies (TIS)
RESE 1031
Thematic Independent Studies (TIS)
Nola Stair, Bsc MBA
Principal Lecturer in International Collaborations/Learning Technology
University of Greenwich
School of Business – Systems Management and Strategy Dept (SMS)

2. Thematic Independent Studies Assessment Overview
Term 1
Essay #1 = 4,000 words
Viva (Oral Defence)*
Term 2
Essay #2 = 5,000 words
Reflective Report = 1,000 words
*May be scheduled after Term 1 or 2

3. Thematic Independent Studies
Essay 1
Formulate a research question which challenges or explores academic knowledge
Locate appropriate secondary data to address the research question
Essay 2
Analyse/re-interpret secondary data
Formulate a relevant argument
Utilise an argument to critically address a research question

4. Academic Writing & Bloom’s Taxonomy

5. Bloom’s Taxonomy Associated Questions
Application:
Uses a concept in a new situation.  Applies general ideas to concrete situations. Applies what is discussed in one paper to another paper.
How would you use ...?
What examples can you find to ...?
Can you relate this information to the present situation?
Comprehension:
Demonstrates understanding of facts and ideas by organising, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions and stating main ideas. States a problem in own words.
How would you classify the type of ...?
What was the text about?
Can you summarise the author's point of view?
Knowledge:
Recalls data or information by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts and answers.
What is ...?
How is ...?
Where is ...?

6. Bloom’s Taxonomy Associated Questions
Evaluation:
Makes judgments about the value of ideas. Presents and defends opinions by making judgments, validity of ideas or quality of work.
Do you agree with the actions/outcomes ...?
What is your opinion of ...?
How would you prove/disprove ...?
Evaluate the outcome....
Synthesis:
Compiles information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.
What changes would you make to solve ...?
What would happen if ...?
Can you elaborate on the reason ...?
Analysis:
Examines and breaks information into parts by identifying causes; making inferences and finding evidence to support generalisations.
What are the parts or features of ...?
How is _______ related to ...?
Can you show connection between ...?
How would you compare/contrast ...?

7. Important Resource for Academic Writing http://www.uefap.com/writing/

8. Essay 2 - Compare and Contrast

10. Essay 2 – Argument (Balanced View)
NO – TOO DESCRIPTIVE! (GREAT FOR ESSAY 1
BUT NOT ESSAY 2)

11. Essay 2 – Argument (Balanced View)

14. Developing Your Argument
What do you know about ______?
What do you still need to know?
Who is affected by ______?
Where is support for ______ found?
Where is opposition for ______ found?
What are the positions that other authors have taken about your topic?
How have things changed since ___
What secondary data can be used as evidence?

17. Week of Feb 7 – TIS Tutorials in Library

20. Evaluation of material
Research Log
Database
Time spent
Search terms
Results
Evaluation of material
Business Source Premiere,
Swetswise
1 and a half hour
Recruitment & selection;
Ecommerce; Management
Too many articles found for topics
Quick review, used topics to narrow down search terms
Emerald
half an hour
customer service, customer loyalty, customer feedback
60+ articles
Will help find ideas for essay and question
Emerald,
Business Source Premiere
1 hour
Relationships between employees and customer service quality
10 articles found
May give ideas
for essay
J-stor,
Swetswise,
Customer satisfaction, customer care, customer management
4 – 6 articles found
Information on making customer service work

21. Thematic Independent Studies Assessment Overview
Term 1
Essay #1 = 4,000 words
Viva (Oral Defence)*
Term 2
Essay #2 = 5,000 words
Reflective Report = 1,000 words
See last page in TIS Handbook
Include Mind Maps and Research Logs
*May be scheduled after Term 1 or 2

22. Thematic Independent Studies Assessment Overview
Term 1
Essay #1 = 4,000 words
Viva (Oral Defence)*
Term 2
Essay #2 = 5,000 words
Reflective Report = 1,000 words
*May be scheduled after Term 1 or 2

23.
Provides 3rd year students an opportunity to make their opinions on their higher education student experience count at a national level:
Helps prospective students make informed choices of where and what to study
Enables the participating institutions to identify and improve in areas where they may have let their students down