Dissertation, Queen Mary, University of London.
THE HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AID David Williams Introduction The provision of aid to developing countries has become an increasingly important part of contemporary international relations. The number of aid donors has increased, and the total amount of aid given to developing countries has risen significantly.
Other useful websites that document the history of crime and London are London Lives 1690-1800 and Locating London's Past. Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2000 which includes the Sunday edition - allows you to search historical data on any number of topics, and offers insight into domestic and international affairs and culture over a timespan of almost 150 years.
The History Research Dissertation provides an opportunity for you to complete an in-depth research project within an area of historical enquiry that is linked to your level 6 special subject.
In preparing for a final-year History dissertation you need to bear in mind, firstly, that this is a 9,000 word essay and therefore a substantial piece of work (it is after all, a quarter of your assessed work for the year), and secondly, that to do it justice you need to give adequate time to think about your topic, the approach you intend to adopt, the sources you might use, and the way in.
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The dissertation for the MA in the History of Political Thought and Intellectual History is worth 60 credits and should be a maximum of 12,000 words. It is undertaken by independent research on a topic formulated in consultation with your adviser, with in-put, as required, from module options teachers.
A poster presentation (semester B-Week 7). An final Research Talk (Semester B- week 10). A final dissertation (submitted before 30th April) and an oral exam. The dissertation will typically be 10,000-30,000 words and not normally exceed 40,000 words, which includes a review of relevant literature, data presentation, analysis and discussion.