Hi Mark :)

Thank you again! Very helpful and good insight into the whole process.

I'm a bit concerned about the 'original thinking' - part, it's something that I want to make sure I do, but am super worried that I might not find anything original to say. & that's a major concern for the dissertation.

I think after the core module session, there will be a research methods tutorial, yes. It will introduce annotated bibliographies. And I think I will have to produce an annotated bibliography - have no idea what that it is yet, but I'm sure I'll find out soon enough.

I'm just really panicking about the whole thing, part of that is probably due to low confidence, but, also, I hope I'll find enough time to read everything I want/need to - as I'm a bit of a slow reader (concentration issues).

In your experience, do you think there is the possibility of being so overwhelmed by reading too much - or is that maybe encouraged ? and would it be good to read about the topic even outside of the further readings or would it be best to choose some of the further readings listed? (not saying I will get time to, but do intend and hope to).

Hi Mark & thank you for your fantastic reply! That really helps, especially that it is still a learning process. Just worried that I do miserably at the start, and so, have no chance of getting that distinction later.

Can you give me an idea about what sorts of questions should I be asking/resolving in my readings/essays at this level?

And how would I begin to show evidence of literary scholarship? Are there any techniques ?

Many thanks!

University of Wales Trinity Saint David's ? - I think I came across something like that, where they go abroad, especially US from what I recall.

Oops just noticed how old this is! :/

Hi

From what I understand, many German universities combine the BA and Ma together, though, I think they are trying to make available single MA courses to follow in-line with the rest of Europe.

I know from hearsay that the Technishe Universitat in Munich (Munchen) is excellent for computer-related study and courses. Might be worth looking into?

Hi Everyone,

I'm a newbie here and new to post grad study in the UK. I'm really worried I will not do well as the area of literature I'm studying is new to me, and I have this anxiety of not succeeding, especially since most of my learning will be via distance learning.

I'd like to ask for advice on how to do well/ techniques/ statements/ approaches on literature essays at MA-level, and how can you reach distinction-level on essays?

Appreciate all help/advice/ tips.

Thanks