Creative Portfolio in Medical Humanities

HSTM60642 Creative Portfolio in Medical Humanities 60 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Elizabeth Toon Unit coordinator Sarah Collins Unit coordinator Faculty of Life Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 30.0 The dissertation allows students to use skills developed across the taught component of the programme in working more independently, under supervision, on an original piece of creative work.The work may be in any medium provided that it responds to an established body of scholarly analysis in the medical humanities which can be drawn on in commentary; and provided that a supervisor with relevant expertise is available. Possibilities may include (but are not limited to) photographic essays, poems, short-form drama or short stories, audiovisual productions, or visual artworks.The work must be accompanied by an introductory essay/commentary, including full scholarly apparatus (notes and bibliography, etc), which discusses relevant secondary literature in the medical humanities. The commentary text may be based on the same subject matter as one of the student’s assessed essays from the taught component, though it may not substantially duplicate the essay. <div> The dissertation allows students to use skills developed across the taught component of the programme in working more independently, under supervision, on an original piece of creative work.The work may be in any medium provided that it responds to an established body of scholarly analysis in the medical humanities which can be drawn on in commentary; and provided that a supervisor with relevant expertise is available. Possibilities may include (but are not limited to) photographic essays, poems, short-form drama or short stories, audiovisual productions, or visual artworks.The work must be accompanied by an introductory essay/commentary, including full scholarly apparatus (notes and bibliography, etc), which discusses relevant secondary literature in the medical humanities. The commentary text may be based on the same subject matter as one of the student’s assessed essays from the taught component, though it may not substantially duplicate the essay.</div>  The unit aims to:<ul> <li> produce a substantial piece of original creative work based on research and insight into an area of medicine or healthcare</li> <li> produce a commentary explaining the significance of this work with reference to appropriate academic literature</li> <li> present this research clearly and effectively following disciplinary conventions on format and structure.</li></ul> Demonstrate extensive knowledge of a specialist area in their chosen field.Demonstrate understanding (beyond what is established in the taught component of the programme) of practical research skills in their chosen field, including the ability to identify and analyse research questions, devise research strategies to explore these questions, and to analyse and present results and conclusions.Demonstrate an increased ability to integrate understanding of the medical humanities into creative work. Understand how to identify and pursue research questions, and to critically analyse and present research results and conclusions.Identify and analyse problems.Critically interpret primary and secondary material relevant to the research project.Plan and organize an in-depth piece of original scholarly writing together with a programme of creative work addressing the issues raised in that scholarly writing. Employ a high level of library and IT skills, including the ability to use a range of reference tools to search and retrieve information.Display a comprehensive set of skills in identifying, sourcing and using primary and secondary literature.Write and reference according to appropriate scholarly conventions.Present creative work in an appropriate format according to the conventions of the medium. Display ability in analytical and critical thinking, information gathering and management, and the written and spoken communication of facts and arguments. <div> The dissertation allows students to use skills developed across the taught component of the programme in working more independently, under supervision, on an original piece of creative work.The work may be in any medium provided that it responds to an established body of scholarly analysis in the medical humanities which can be drawn on in commentary; and provided that a supervisor with relevant expertise is available. Possibilities may include (but are not limited to) photographic essays, poems, short-form drama or short stories, audiovisual productions, or visual artworks.The work must be accompanied by an introductory essay/commentary, including full scholarly apparatus (notes and bibliography, etc), which discusses relevant secondary literature in the medical humanities. The commentary text may be based on the same subject matter as one of the student’s assessed essays from the taught component, though it may not substantially duplicate the essay.</div>  The taught component of the programme includes classes with all the available supervisors and introduces the full range of potential fields of study, thus preparing students to identify areas of research interest and set up supervision arrangements. At the same time, research skills classes prepare the groundwork for detailed specialist study and writing.All students prepare a portfolio proposal early in Semester Two/Four, and will present this orally to peers and staff at a formal session. From then students will meet regularly with supervisors to discuss research strategies and directions, to review and critique draft material, and to ensure progress. 0 Other 100% Portfolio proposal (up to 3000 words) - Pass or failOral Presentation on portfolio proposal (5 minutes) - Pass or failCreative portfolio and commentary, submitted to a common deadline and assessed together (up to 17,500 words combined) - 100%  Portfolio proposal: Report from programme director or supervisor; standard turnaround time applies.Oral presentation on portfolio proposal: Verbal comments during or after the presentation session, followed by a short written report as appropriate.Creative portfolio and commentary (submitted to a common deadline and assessed together): Detailed written reports from two assessors marking independently. Turnaround may be 4 or 5 working weeks. Not applicable, as the literature addressed will depend entirely on the topic chosen. Readings on research and writing skills are addressed in documentation for the relevant course unit. 0