Hoon, W. (2018) Slaying the beast: Writing, learning and experiencing in a post-dissertation world. Journal of Writing in Creative Practice. 11(2), 305 - 312. 1753-5190.
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | This article looks at the motivation behind the removal of the final-year dissertation from the fashion, textiles and footwear undergraduate programmes at the University of Northampton. The removal process was not straightforward and occurred over a number of years and through a process of ‘mini actions’ that in large part were driven by student response to changes implemented by the programme team. The title ‘Slaying the beast: Writing, learning and experiencing in a post-dissertation world’ is intended to suggest both the iconic status the final-year dissertation within undergraduate study has and methods of engagement that can be used to replace this set-piece academic exercise. The discussion is organized under five sections with offer reflections on the process and issues involved in this transition, each with a title that is designed to capture the experience: Identifying the beast; Taking aim; The misery of choice; To B or not to B; Taking down the beast; Burying the beast; and finally Looking back on the quest. |
| Creators: | Hoon, Will |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Design & Photography |
| Date: | 1 September 2018 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | 305 - 312 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Writing in Creative Practice |
| Volume: | 11 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Number of Pages: | 8 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1386/jwcp.11.2.305_1 |
| ISSN: | 1753-5190 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/12753 |
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